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C3S is a European satellite manufacturer and space engineering company delivering scalable 3U–16U CubeSat platforms and small satellite solutions for advanced Low Earth Orbit missions.
With more than a decade of experience across ESA and international space programmes, C3S combines proven small satellite flight heritage with mission-critical power electronics expertise gained through large satellite programmes.
The company covers the full satellite lifecycle in-house — from system design, development and manufacturing to integration, testing, launch support and on-orbit operations.
KEY PRODUCTS
C3S SERVICES
End to End Solutions
From concept to orbit, we provide end-to-end mission support, including mission planning, platform design and manufacturing, integration and testing, launch management, and satellite operations to ensure mission success. Our capabilities include in-house integration, verification, and environmental qualification, supported by space-proven electronics and flexible payload accommodation.
Launch Management
We provide launch opportunities, arrange launch deployment, and oversee the management, supervision, and coordination of technical interfaces, equipment, and documentation required for launch acceptance. Launch vehicle integration involves the final flight preparation, satellite checkout, and integration with the launch vehicle at the launch site.
Mission Operation Center
C3S MOC is a comprehensive system for managing satellites and tracking stations, handling TC/TM data, offering customizable interfaces for third-party connections, and providing an integrated on-site satellite testing solution. Track and command satellites from launch until deorbiting.
Ground Operation
Our UHF and VHF ground stations ensure low-latency connection to orbiting small satellites, facilitate reliable tracking, offers stable communication, and enables fast data processing. Our 3m parabolic dish antenna features an advanced antenna feed with an integrated low-noise block for S-band downlink with circular polarization.
NEWS
Mauve CubeSat: Pioneering Continuous Observation of Stellar Flares
Mauve CubeSat: Pioneering Continuous Observation of Stellar Flares This autumn marks a historic moment for C3S, as three of our satellites are set to launch on SpaceX Falcon-9 Transporter-15 mission within days. Alongside the 2 WISDOM satellites the Mauve scientific...
From a First Meeting to a Launch: The WISDOM Story
Successful Collaboration Between C3S LLC and Aurora Propulsion Technologies We are proud to share the success of the cooperation between C3S LLC and Aurora Propulsion Technologies, which has delivered tangible results in the WISDOM project. From Initial Discussions to...
WISDOM – Innovative Technology for Space Traffic Management
Since the 2000s, the rapid growth of space activities, the sharp increase in the number of satellites, and the rising problem of space debris have made regular, global monitoring essential. To address these challenges, international initiatives and programs, such as...