As the space economy scales toward active debris removal and in-orbit refuelling, autonomy is mission-critical. Spherical has announced it will deliver advanced power systems to Blackswan Space to support the company's autonomous navigation systems for in-orbit servicing, including Europe's upcoming ASTRAL mission.
Blackswan's Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) Kit is a subsystem enabling precise docking between spacecraft in orbit. Running computationally heavy, high-performance autonomy software in space requires an incredibly reliable, high-efficiency electrical backbone.
Spherical has been selected to supply the high-performance power management systems required to ensure this industry-leading autonomy has the power hardware foundation it needs to thrive.
"We truly believe in Blackswan's mission. We see this partnership as a crucial enabler for the future of orbital servicing." — Thomas Parry, CEO of Spherical
This collaboration represents a significant step forward in building a robust, sovereign European supply chain for mission-critical space electronics.
About Spherical: Based in Rotterdam, Spherical provides full-stack space electronics designed for the modern orbital economy, focusing on high-performance power systems and control electronics with emphasis on size, weight, and power efficiency.
About Blackswan Space: The Vilnius, Lithuania- headquartered company develops advanced software for complex space and defense missions, including the Mission Design Simulator and Vision-Based Navigation RPO Kit. See blackswanspace.com.