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Argotec (Andromeda)

Constellation name Andromeda
Constellation field Orbital Data Relay, Moon
Constellation info

Moon communications relay nanosatellite constellation. S and K band up to tens of Mbps. IAOG architecture compatible. Mass <55 kg.
Constellation status Unknown
Launched satellites 0
Planned satellites 24
Form factor Microsat
Orbit Moon
Manufacturer In-house
First launch ?
Notes
Photos Argotec
Photo source [1] [2]
 
Logo Argotec logo
Company Argotec
Oneliner

Argotec is an Italian aerospace engineering company whose activities mainly concern the production of microsatellites for deep space and the development of innovative solutions in order to improve and to support the life and the comfort of space explorers
Funding Yes
Country Italy
Founded 2008
Socials
 
Related project Argotec - HEO (Hawk for Earth Observation)
 
Own nanosats
launched
Own nanosats
to be launched

Last modified: 2025-04-25

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