{"id":117660,"date":"2026-03-05T17:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/?p=117660"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:32:58","slug":"vyoma-receives-esa-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/en\/117660\/vyoma-receives-esa-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Vyoma receives ESA contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Munich-based startup Vyoma has won a tender from the European Space Agency. As part of the ESA&#039;s Space Safety Programme, the company will provide observational data on small space objects. This is based on a contract for &quot;Data acquisition for space-based statistical data on small space objects, Phase 1&quot;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vyoma provides optical image data from its Flamingo-1 satellite. The ESA uses this data to validate and further develop its &quot;Meteoroid and Space Debris Terrestrial Environment Reference&quot; model, or MASTER for short. This model describes the near-Earth space environment and supports satellite designers and operators in risk assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data for more precise space models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the ESA, there are currently temporal and spatial knowledge gaps in the modeling of small space objects. These objects lie below the detection limit of ground-based sensors. To close these gaps, the ESA is specifically purchasing space-based optical observation data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vyoma&#039;s Flamingo-1 was specifically designed for observing space objects. The sensor orbits at an altitude of 510 kilometers and, with its large aperture and wide field of view, captures vast areas of space. This allows it to detect even small and fast-moving objects. According to Vyoma, the data collected will improve the basis for robust models and thus for sound risk analyses in orbit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tim Flohrer<\/strong>, Head of the Space Debris Office at ESA, says: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&quot;Space situational awareness data generated by space-based observers such as Flamingo-1 plays a vital role in protecting existing and planned satellites and contributes to the sustainable use of near-Earth space.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For Vyoma, the contract represents more than just a single project. The Munich-based startup delivers not only technology, but also commercial observational data from orbit. With its own space-based infrastructure, the company is positioning itself as a provider in the growing market for space situational awareness and automated satellite operations. The ESA contract serves as a benchmark within the institutional environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expansion of the Flamingo constellation planned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flamingo-1 was launched into a sun-synchronous low Earth orbit on January 11, 2026. It is the first satellite in a planned constellation for monitoring space objects. A second satellite, Flamingo-2, is currently under construction and is scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to the company. Further satellites are planned by 2029.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By gradually expanding its constellation, the Munich-based startup aims to increase coverage and reduce response times in space traffic monitoring. The goal is a denser database that will benefit both institutional and commercial clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stefan Frey<\/strong>, CEO of <a href=\"\/en\/startups\/vyoma-gmbh\/\">Vyoma<\/a>, commented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to have gained ESA (\u2026) as an important key customer and look forward to supporting (them) in their mission and helping satellite operators protect their infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Munich startup ecosystem, this order demonstrates that locally developed space technology is in demand at the European level. With Vyoma, another player from the Munich startup ecosystem is establishing itself in this field. <a href=\"\/en\/day\/new-space\/\">New Space<\/a> as a partner of institutional clients. 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