CyBEEsat is a 1U CubeSat mission led by TU Berlin (Chair of Space Technology, RFT) that serves as an in-orbit testbed for next-generation cybersecurity concepts in small satellites. The mission focuses on secure communication, resilient onboard architectures, and the validation of RACCOON OS under real orbital conditions.

The satellite combines experimental payloads and technology demonstrators, including secure VHF links and advanced onboard computing, to evaluate secure boot, hardened TM/TC handling, and fault-tolerant operations in space. CyBEEsat acts as a bridge between academic research and operational missions, providing early flight heritage for security-critical satellite systems.

Quantum Galactics contributes key subsystems such as the CyBER On-Board Computer and the Galactic EPS, both designed for secure and resilient CubeSat operations. Launch is planned from Andøya Space Center on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum launcher, targeting a ~500 km Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The mission directly feeds into follow-up missions like CISPAsat-01, transferring validated hardware, software, and operational concepts into more advanced, cybersecurity-focused satellites.

In collaboration with the Indonesian Defense University (RIDU) and the Berlin Nanosatellite Alliance (BNA), Quantum Galactics supported the design, development, and successful launch of RIDU-Sat 1, a 1U CubeSat for education, amateur radio, and satellite operations training.

CISPAsat-1 is a dedicated CubeSat mission designed to investigate on-board cybersecurity and secure satellite communications under real orbital conditions. The mission explores physical-layer security, RF anomaly detection, and resilient TM/TC architectures, addressing satellites as emerging critical infrastructure.

Built on Quantum Galactics’ 1U4Everything platform, the satellite operates a CyBER OBC running the security-oriented RACCOON OS, enabling end-to-end secure experimentation from onboard software to a YAMCS-based ground segment. This architecture allows controlled validation of hardened communication stacks and security mechanisms in orbit.

Selected under the DLR START initiative, CISPAsat-1 is scheduled for launch in 2026/2027 (TBC) with integration and deployment supported by Exolaunch. The mission represents a direct transfer of cutting-edge cybersecurity research into space-qualified systems, laying the groundwork for future secure satellite platforms.