OPS-SAT VOLT
(Versatile Optical Laboratory for Telecommunications) ​
A next-generation satellite mission led by Craft Prospect, with support from the European Space Agency and
the UK Space Agency
THE MISSION
OPS-SAT VOLT is a circa €19 million satellite mission funded by ESA and UKSA and led by Craft Prospect. As part of the ARTES ScyLight programme, the mission will test and demonstrate new optical and quantum communication technologies in a low Earth orbit environment. It also prioritises Earth observation and in-flight experimentation by offering reconfigurable payloads including cameras, hyperspectral imagers, and FPGAs. The project incorporates a range of Craft Prospect’s previously-developed on-board technologies, including quantum key distribution hardware and AI-powered responsive operations systems.
Mission focus
OPS-SAT VOLT in numbers
€19 m
Budget
16U
CubeSat
9+
Partners
3+
Payloads