Space debris in numbers

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...

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What is New Space?

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...

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What is MEMS technology?

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...

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Diferentes usos de los sensores solares

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...

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Different uses of solar sensors

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...

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Responsible satellite operations and space rubbish

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...

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Solar MEMS, new member of SatSearch

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...

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Learn about OneWeb satellites

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...

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Do you know what an attitude control system is?

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...

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Do you know what a clean room is and how it works?

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...

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Custom engineering services

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...

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«In 2021 we plan to double our current revenues»

«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....

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Solar MEMS at the service of renewable energy

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...

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