Orbit’s Gaia 100 satellite-tracking ground station. Photo: Orbit Communications.

Startup CubeSat developer EnduroSat, headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, has placed an initial order for Orbit’s 4.5-meter Gaia 100 system to serve as the foundation for its satellite-tracking ground stations. Orbit expects to deliver the system, which includes installation and support, in the first quarter of 2018.

Gaia 100 is a small-footprint series of remote sensing ground stations for real-time data capture from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) or Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites. Built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, its key features include real-time data capture and flexible deployment — for example, on the roof of a building or a top a rig platform.
EnduroSat promises satellite configuration in a matter of minutes and delivery in a matter of days for its full range of 10-cm satellites and related accessories. With a focus on swarm satellite applications and inter-satellite connectivity, the EnduroSat team aims to push CubeSats to applications beyond LEO.