Space debris in numbers
About 130 million of fragments of space debris floating in low Earth orbit (LEO) and the total mass of all this space debris is more than 9500 tonnes according to data from the ESA. This space debris are moving at speeds of up to 27,000 kilometres per hour, which is...
The differences between the flights of Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic
Last July saw the climax of the most recent space race, in which Richard Branson demonstrated the capacity of his company Virgin Galactic, and Jeff Bezos of Blue Origin flew in a rocket which took him to the edge of space only 9 days afterwards. Both companies form...
What is New Space?
The concept of New Space is trending, and it is the billionaires with their vast private investments, like Richard Branson and his Virgin Galactic or Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin, and their race to reach space that have raised its profile, but do you know what New Space...
La Agencia Espacial Española, una apuesta por el pujante sector aeroespacial del país
El Gobierno anunció el pasado 27 de mayo la creación de la Agencia Espacial Española, lo que supondrá un empujón y una apuesta por el pujante sector aeroespacial de nuestro país al que pertenece Solar MEMS, ya que muchos de nuestros proyectos están destinados al...
What is MEMS technology?
As our name indicates, at Solar MEMS we are using MEMS technology in a lot of our products, and in this article, we tell you what this advanced system for producing devices actually means. The letters of the term MEMS stand for micro-electro-mechanical systems, which...
Diferentes usos de los sensores solares
Hablar de que los sensores solares tienen multitud de usos diferentes, no sólo en el sector aeroespacial en el que se especializa Solar MEMS, sino también en el ámbito de la defensa, la automoción o las energías renovables. Desde nuestra empresa trabajamos en la...
The route of a space solar sensor, from its conception until it goes into orbit
At Solar MEMS we make all kinds of solar sensors, but the type which is best known internationally are our nano solar sensors for satellites. In this article, we want to show you the life cycle of these high-tech products from the time they are conceived until they go...
We are passionate of all our projects so any of them is an exciting challenge for us!
Solar MEMS has established itself as one of the main suppliers for solar sensors in the global aerospace market. This success has been founded on technology that has constantly advanced, and a development team that is fully dedicated to meeting the challenges that are...
Different uses of solar sensors
Solar sensors have many different applications, not only in the aerospace sector where Solar MEMS specialises, but also in the defence sector, the car industry and the area of renewable energy. In our company, we are working to innovate in all these markets and in...
Responsible satellite operations and space rubbish
There are thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) today and the forecast is that there will soon be many more. This is why all the major space agencies and companies dedicated to working in the aerospace sector are concerned about making responsible...
Solar MEMS, new member of SatSearch
At Solar MEMS we are always open to new ideas and initiatives, and that is how we believe work will be done in the future. That is why we have entered to form part of SatSearch, a space company whose efforts are directed towards bringing together all the technologies...
Learn about OneWeb satellites
The OneWeb satellite constellation is a project that Solar MEMS is delighted to be part of. Its objective is to put an innovative, responsible and profitable satellite network into orbit to offer global broadband Internet around the world. Let us tell you what this...
Do you know what an attitude control system is?
Attitude control are the actions carried out to control the orientation of an object in relation with a specified reference system. The term is often used in the aerospace sector because it is used with regard to the orientation of Spacecraft and satellites in...
Do you know what a clean room is and how it works?
Clean rooms are among the facilities that are used to create products for the aeronautical and aerospace industries. The workers at Solar MEMS work in them every day, but we would like to tell the general public what they are, what they are for and how they were...
Custom engineering services
Solar MEMS is a company that has earned international recognition for our advanced technology in developing solar sensors for use in space and other high technology sectors, but we also provide our clients with consultancy and custom engineering services, adapting all...
“In 2021 we plan to double our current revenues”
Solar MEMS has established itself as one of the leading suppliers of solar sensors in the global aerospace market. It’s technology is used in over 40 countries and it is collaborating with the main actors in this sector, such as NASA, ESA and Airbus OneWeb Satellites....
Solar MEMS at the service of renewable energy
Our environment needs to be protected and technology can make huge contributions in many sectors, such as renewable energy, in the fight against climate change and global warming. At Solar MEMS we have applied all the know-how accumulated through years of experience...
The first Solar MEMS Star Tracker will soon be in orbit on an ESA satellite
Solar MEMS is about to achieve another landmark by putting the first Star Tracker sensor into orbit in a satellite of the European Space Agency (ESA) called STNS. It is another project that the company has invested a great deal of time and work in, combining the...