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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 2021, Munich Germany |
| Founders | Walter Ballheimer and Alexander Genzel |
Key people | Walter Ballheimer (CEO), Alexander Genzel (COO), Dennis Moore (CCO) |
| Products | Small satellites (75–500 kg) |
| Website | https://www.reflexaerospace.com/ |
Reflex Aerospace is a German NewSpace startup founded in 2021, with headquarters in Munich and Berlin. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing small satellite platforms between 75 and 500 kilograms, with an accelerated build-to-launch timeline of approximately 12 months.[1]
History
editReflex Aerospace was founded in 2021 by Walter Ballheimer and Alexander Genzel in Munich. The company later expanded operations to Berlin. Its mission is to offer rapid-deployment, payload-specific satellites using modular systems, 3D printing, and verticalized design to reduce part count and manufacturing time.[2]
Projects and Partnerships
editMedia Broadcast Satellite (MBS)
editIn June 2023, Reflex announced its first commercial contract with German ground services provider Media Broadcast Satellite (MBS). Under the SIGI mission, Reflex developed a 120 kg satellite for launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 in early 2025.[3]
SIGI Launch
editOn 14 January 2025, Reflex successfully launched its first satellite, SIGI on SpaceX's Transporter 12.
Umbra Collaboration
editIn April 2025, Reflex and U.S.-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) company Umbra announced plans to integrate Umbra’s SAR payloads into Reflex’s satellite buses. The joint effort aims to deliver advanced SAR capability to European customers by 2027.[4]
Sidus Space Agreement
editAt Space Tech Expo Europe in November 2024, Reflex signed a letter of intent with Florida-based aerospace company Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU). The agreement focuses on co-developing dual-use satellite platforms for transatlantic commercial and government markets.[5]
Telespazio Germany
editIn October 2023, Reflex entered into a partnership with Telespazio Germany to provide ground-segment and mission-control support for future Reflex satellite missions.[6]
Technology
editReflex Aerospace focuses on delivering customizable 75–500 kg satellites within one year. Its technology stack includes vertically integrated manufacturing and digital engineering methods to streamline component design. The company reports efforts to reduce traditional satellite part counts from ~1,000 to under 100, enhancing scalability and production speed.[2]
Financing
editAs of mid-2023, Reflex had raised around €9 million in early-stage funding, including €1.75 million in a seed investment round.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Reflex Aerospace Signs Media Broadcast Satellite as First Commercial Customer". Satellite Today. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Berliner Start-up baut Satelliten mit 3-D-Drucker". Die Welt (in German). 4 April 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ Kim, Julia (2025-01-14). "SpaceX Launches 131 Payloads to LEO in its 12th Rideshare Mission". Via Satellite. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ "Umbra Teams With Reflex Aerospace For European SAR Push | Aviation Week Network". aviationweek.com. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ "Sidus Space and Reflex Aerospace Sign Letter of Intent at Space Tech Expo Europe to Advance Dual-Use Satellite Development Across U.S. and European Markets". finance.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ "Telespazio Germany + Reflex Aerospace are advancing Germany's space capabilities – SatNews". news.satnews.com. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ "Reflex Aerospace's First Commercial Customer: MBS — Together, Accelerating Innovation In Orbit". SatNews. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
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editCategory:Aerospace companies of Germany Category:Private spaceflight companies Category:Companies established in 2021 Category:2021 establishments in Germany
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