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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...
Space-based solar power, a solution with potential
Climate change is one of greatest challenges facing humanity and energy resources are one of the most important factors to bear in mind for the creation of a sustainable world. One potential solution could be space-based solar energy. Of all the sources of energy for...
Working with “the most powerful force in our tiny part of the Universe”
The cutting-edge technology that Solar MEMS´applies to its high-precision solar sensors is widely used in space by the main international organizations in the sector, such as the European Space Agency. These remarkable achievements were only made possible by relying...
500 nanoSSOC-D60 are present in various nanosatellites constellations
Our two-axes and low cost sun sensor is called Nano Sun Sensor (NanoSSOC). It is a great option for high accurate sun-tracking, pointing and attitude determination. There are already 500 of them present in various nanosatellites constellations in just two years. The...
Full Guide: Solar sensors for satellites
When you think of satellites you may have in mind its structure, the technical team behind and also their purpose. However, you may forget about the impact the sun has on them. Nowadays the sun is an essential part of any space and other high technology projects. So,...
Using Solar Sensors for NewSpace projects
We are always open to innovation in the space industry with the use of new technologies. Bringing the space closer to the global community and accelerating innovation is not an easy task. That’s why we created Solar MEMS and discovered our passion: solar sensors. We...
Bringing Space Closer with Tamara Guerrero
Solar MEMS is world-renowned because we built the smallest and most accurate solar sensors in regards to space equipment. We are specialized in Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technologies applied to high-precision solar sensors for space - and other high-tech...
Predictions about the future of Newspace
The future of NewSpace industry is going to undergo changes in the coming months, the current pandemic will influence the future of the space market but it’s still too early to say how great the impact will be. There are going to be huge changes especially in...