two spacy startup news for the weekend

Media Broadcast Satellite becomes Reflex Aerospace's first commercial customer. SpaceFounders and Beyond Gravity have decided to cooperate on their startup programs in the future.

Munich, Germany - Startup Reflex Aerospace has acquired its first commercial customer, MBS. Reflex, which specializes in developing innovative satellites, will use its expertise in design and manufacturing to help MBS deliver space technologies. The launch date for the satellite has already been set for the fall of 2024, marking an important milestone for both companies. MBS is an established service integrator and network operator with more than 40 years of experience in the space sector. Reflex will develop and produce a custom satellite that will set new standards in satellite manufacturing. The announcement comes nearly two years after Reflex Aerospace was founded and shortly after a successful seed funding round raise(We reported).

I am thrilled that after a long and intensive search, we have found a partner with the capabilities, mindset and experience to safely launch and operate our technology in orbit.

Sven Sünberg, Managing Director and Shareholder Media Broadcast Satellite

Start-ups to receive joint support from Beyond Gravity and SpaceFounders

Zurich - SpaceFounders and Beyond Gravity have decided to collaborate in their start-up programs in the future. Both organizations offer customized programs to support young companies in the space sector. Beyond Gravity is a leading supplier to the space industry and the largest Swiss space company, while SpaceFounders is the start-up program of the French space agency CNES, the University of the German Armed Forces and the Italian space agency ASI. Through a cooperation agreement, they will strengthen exchanges between their programs and work closely together to evaluate and select startups. Close collaboration with established companies in the space industry offers practical advantages to the young companies in terms of development, testing and market access.

By collaborating with industry partner Beyond Gravity, we complement our offering by bringing complementary expertise to our network, our expertise, our mentor pool and our outstanding program.

Lucie Campagnolo, CEO SpaceFounders