Element

Fully Integrated LEO Satellite

Redefining Mission-Ready Satellites With Advanced, Adaptable Technology

CesiumAstro's Element satellite is revolutionizing space connectivity with unparalleled flexibility across diverse mission types. This fully integrated system seamlessly transitions between defense and commercial applications, setting a new standard in satellite technology for today's dynamic space sector. Element's flexible architecture, coupled with state-of-the-art active phased array technology and reconfigurable payload design, enables it to meet the evolving demands of complex orbital environments.

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Starling picture by NASA | CesiumAstro

ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY CAPABILITIES

Multi-Beam Ka-Band VireoTM Tx Antenna:
TRL 9 - 2025

Delivers targeted signal coverage with precision beam-forming

Optimizes energy efficiency via dynamic power allocation across beams
Multi-Beam Ka-Band VireoTM Rx Antenna
TRL 9 - 2025

Adaptive interference mitigation for congested space environments

Optimized for efficient signal capture in LEO
Single-Beam Ka-Band NightingaleTM Payload
TRL 9

Electronically steerable beam for horizon-to-horizon LEO coverage, eliminates need for satellite body pointing during downlink

Software-enabled for evolving mission requirements on-orbit
Multi-Beam VireoTM L-Band Antenna
TRL 9 - 2025

Designed for resilient, high-throughput defense communications

Adaptive beam control optimizes signal coverage in contested environments
Optical Crosslinks
Up to 40 Gbps data throughput.

BUS Specifications

LIFESPAN
5 years at altitudes between 500 km and 1020 km
SIZE
110 x 67 x 45 in. (279 x 170 x 115 cm)
WET MASS
700 kg
PROPULSION
Hall-effect thruster, > 1400 m/s ∆v
LAUNCH COMPATIBILITY
ESPA Grande, Falcon 9 full plate XL, dedicated stack