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Just like that, in a little over a year since project kickoff, Meridian Space's First Customer Link (FCL) satellite was ...
13/08/2026

Just like that, in a little over a year since project kickoff, Meridian Space's First Customer Link (FCL) satellite was shipped for launch, ready to demonstrate its novel 5G broadband architecture, tailored for sovereign ownership, in orbit:

FCL carries Meridian's low-power, high-throughput reflectarray antennas and radio aboard our MP42 microsatellite bus. It will act as a precursor for the Meridian broadband constellation, designed to deliver global Tbps capacity in far fewer launches than other SatCom systems in low Earth orbit.

For governments and enterprises, this will open up affordable, sovereign broadband infrastructure they can own and control independently.

Meridian's constellation-optimized satellite design will combine a customized version of our MP42 microsatellite bus with 18 of Meridian's reflectarrays in an even lower-mass, higher-throughput package for quickly-deployable global coverage.

Help us build 100s of satellites that we rely on for communications, Earth observation, and other critical applications.

Explore our open positions in Vilnius and Kaunas in the comments below.

Europe, this week is your chance to witness one of the most breathtaking celestial performances, especially if you're in...
10/08/2026

Europe, this week is your chance to witness one of the most breathtaking celestial performances, especially if you're in Spain. We've seen solar eclipses from space through our satellites*, but trust us, nothing beats seeing one from Earth with your own, well-protected eyes:

On August 12th, the Moon will momentarily switch off the Sun for a large portion of Spain, the east coast of Greenland, and tiny corners of Iceland and Spain.

Although only these areas will experience a total solar eclipse and the Sun's beautiful corona, most of Europe will still get to enjoy a partial solar eclipse.

This will be the first European total solar eclipse in nearly 30 years, and is extra special because it will happen right around - or in some parts - even after sunset. So to catch it, make sure you have an unobstructed view of the western horizon.

Safety reminder: Please note that observing the eclipse is a personal choice and should be done in accordance with the official safety guidance. Never look directly at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses or other appropriate solar-viewing protection. Regular sunglasses do not provide sufficient protection against harmful ultraviolet and infrared light. Find more viewing safety tips on NASA's blog.

USEFUL LINKS:

NASA eye safety during an eclipse (do not watch the eclipse without reading this):
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/

Where and when to see the eclipse:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2026-august-12

If you're in Spain or Iceland - an extensive terrain-rated map for best observing locations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykwzgoc8XkM

Spain wildfire risk and active wildfire monitoring resources:
https://www.aemet.es/en/eltiempo/prediccion/incendios
https://currentwildfires.com/en/wildfires-spain/

If you're anywhere else in Europe - visualize Sun visibility or any building and landscape obstructions that might block your view of the Sun:
https://shadowmap.org/

Solar eclipse event timer app to receive voice callouts of the different stages of the eclipse (incurs a €1.99 fee, but we have no affiliation):
https://solareclipsetimer.com/

Several solar eclipse livestreams from various observatories:
https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Total_solar_eclipse_how_to_watch_live_from_home

Let us know if you have any other useful links in the comments.

We wish you clear skies this Wednesday!

*Our MP42 microsatellite selfie was taken during the 2023 April 20th total solar eclipse.

The eclipse map is courtesy of ESA.

We’re helping Kreios Space inhabit VLEO with the world’s first air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) satellite. Its A...
04/08/2026

We’re helping Kreios Space inhabit VLEO with the world’s first air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) satellite. Its ABEP aims to enable long-duration missions at 300 to 150 km altitudes:

ABEP collects residual atmospheric gases present in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) - mostly oxygen and nitrogen - through an intake and uses them as propellant for an electric thruster. This eliminates the need to carry heavy, limited on-board propellant, making a new class of long-lived, low-orbiting missions feasible.

Operating at altitudes of 300 to 150 km will allow satellites to deliver sharper images, higher-accuracy measurements, lower latency, and better link budgets compared to typical low Earth orbits of 500 to 600 km.

Kreios’ first demonstration satellite will use our flight-proven MP42 microsatellite bus, weighing approximately 200 kg in its final configuration, including a yet-to-be-announced optical payload.

From its VLEO orbit, the mission will validate the performance of the ABEP thruster, take measurements of the environment, and capture sub-meter resolution images in the visible and near-infrared (VNIR) spectral range.

Learn more about the mission on our blog in the comments. Or explore how you can work on world's-first missions like this one through our careers page.

Kosmoso inžinierius Arnas Kazakevičius: „Rizika yra nepralaiminti korta, veikianti kaip amžinas variklis“: https://hubs....
01/08/2026

Kosmoso inžinierius Arnas Kazakevičius: „Rizika yra nepralaiminti korta, veikianti kaip amžinas variklis“: https://hubs.la/Q04rz33Y0

12 years isn’t usually considered a milestone. But when we look at how far we’ve traveled, it feels worth celebrating: N...
29/07/2026

12 years isn’t usually considered a milestone. But when we look at how far we’ve traveled, it feels worth celebrating: NanoAvionics was founded just as Lithuania was taking its first steps in space.

12 years later, we have launched more satellite mass into orbit than any other European NewSpace manufacturer building satellites for external customers.*

And the rate at which we're putting customer mass to orbit is only accelerating.

For our birthday, we exchanged our cleanrooms for somewhere considerably dustier: a sand crater and a party theme of Dust & Fury.

We greeted our 13th year indulging in all kinds of post-apocalyptic chaos - from off-roading through sand dunes, throwing axes, and shooting crossbows, to dancing to our home band "Launch Fever" and learning to juggle fire.

But the real reason to celebrate is the team, culture, customers, and partners who have made these 12 years possible. Thank you for being part of our journey.

*Findings are based on data from the 2026 Eurospace report "The NewSpace in numbers", looking at satellite mass launched by ESA and EU suppliers between 2000 and 2025 Q3.

Daugeliui tai – svajonių darbas, tačiau Lietuvoje tokių specialistų vis dar trūksta. Skaitykite daugiau (ypač abiturient...
20/07/2026

Daugeliui tai – svajonių darbas, tačiau Lietuvoje tokių specialistų vis dar trūksta. Skaitykite daugiau (ypač abiturientai 😉): https://hubs.la/Q04p_Ytw0

09/07/2026

Deploying a new satellite broadband architecture in orbit is no easy task. In preparation, Merdinian Space's First Customer Link (FCL) satellite went through a lot in recent weeks:

— Vibration testing
— Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) cycling
— Solar panel deployment, and more

In just over a year since the program's kickoff, Meridian's first satellite is nearly ready for launch.

Soon, the satellite will head out for its Q4 launch as a pathfinder for the Meridian broadband constellation, designed to deliver global Tbps capacity in far fewer launches than other SatCom systems in low Earth orbit. For governments and enterprises, this will open up affordable, sovereign broadband infrastructure they can own and control independently.

We currently have 10 open positions in Lithuania if you want to design, build, or test cutting-edge satellites for critical applications.

Explore them in the comments below.

24/06/2026

Startical's IOD-2 satellite, carrying this 4-meter-long helical VHF antenna, launched a year ago aboard our MP42 microsatellite bus, because airplane pilots are not as connected in the air as you might think:

Once planes leave the range of coastal ground stations, around 350 km offshore, they lose VHF radio contact and rely on much patchier radio frequencies to communicate with air traffic controllers.

This leads to less efficient flight paths and airspace use.

During its first year in orbit, Startical’s IOD-2 satellite used the giant helical antenna from Oxford Space Systems with radio payloads developed by Indra Group to further prove that space-based VHF can work alongside ground systems and satellite-based aircraft tracking in providing continuous coverage in oceanic airspace, which means:

— Satellite links would allow pilots to adjust routes in real time in response to weather and other external factors.
— Aircraft could cut fuel use and emissions by flying more direct routes.
— More aircraft could use busy oceanic corridors, increasing airspace capacity.

If you want to design, build, or test cutting-edge satellites for strategic and commercial applications - explore more than a dozen of our open positions in the comments below.

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