SWISSto12 develops next-generation Radio Frequency payload technologies for deployment in small, low-cost geostationary satellites. The company's main product, HummingSat, aims to provide high-speed connectivity for various sectors including telecoms operators, businesses, governments, NGOs, and communities.

SWISSto12

SWISSto12 is a leading manufacturer of advanced RF products, satellite payloads and systems, including the HummingSat: a small yet powerful geostationary telecommunications satellite.

The company’s satellites and payloads benefit from unique and patented 3D printing technologies and associated Radio Frequency (RF) product designs that deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing and competitive RF functionality.

In addition to its space portfolio, the company is active in telecommunications, and aerospace applications. 

SWISSto12 is one of the fastest growing aerospace companies in Europe, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and with offices in the USA and in EMEA.

SWISSto12 spun off in 2011 from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors.

Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT)

Venture Kick

CNB Capital

Swisscanto Private Equity

Swisscom Ventures

Zürcher Kantonal Bank

Meet our AIT Manager Eléonore Fontanges.

When she's not paragliding, freeride skiing, mountaineering, climbing, or running, Eléonore is collaborating with her #SWISSto12 colleagues to develop our GEO SmallSat, #HummingSat, ahead of its 2026 launch. 🛰️

Learn more about Eléonore in our latest #MeettheTeam series. 

To find out more about career opportunities at SWISSto12, visit our website: https://swissto12.com/ 

#Aerospace #Space #SatComs #Satellites #RF #Manufacturing #Meettheteam #GEOSmallSat #tech #switzerland

SWISSto12 has been awarded a $10 million contract from a European aeronautical OEM to supply next-generation antenna systems.

This announcement introduces a new category of antenna which will help to improve safety at sea, optimizing performance and throughput while enhancing coverage flexibility.

Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e6VxKMnB

Congratulations to the European Space Agency - ESA and ARIANESPACE for the successful launch of Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 this week. 
 
This is a major milestone for European access to space. 
 
In 2026, our first HummingSat, will be launched on Ariane 6 as part of Intelsat’s 45 (IS-45) #satellite program. 
 
The countdown to #HummingSat’s launch with Ariane 6 has begun…

Switzerland’s reputation for world-class academia, strategic investment & innovation have cultivated a robust space ecosystem.

Our CEO, Emile de Rijk, contributed to the 2024 Swiss Space Ecosystem Report by Orbit Management Services and ETH Zürich | Space, highlighting the key factors that have positioned #Switzerland as a critical player in the global space community.

These strong foundations enable us to advance with our GEO SmallSat #HummingSat, providing secure, scalable, and cost-effective communication capabilities for telecom operators, businesses, governments, NGOs, and communities worldwide.

Read the full report.

Get to know GNC Engineer, Eric Lopez, in our new #MeetTheTeam series. 
Eric has a love for the magic of #Switzerland & all things outdoors - whether it be skiing, hiking or diving.
To find out more about #career opportunities at SWISSto12, visit our website: https://swissto12.com/ 🛰️
#Aerospace #Space #SatComs #Satellites #RF #GEOSmallSat #tech

There are four key factors in the growth of the Swiss space ecosystem: talent, collaboration, capital, and culture. 

Our CEO, Emile de Rijk, took the stage at the asut - Schweizerischer  Verband der Telekommunikation for the Swiss Telecommunication Summit to showcase why #Switzerland is leading the charge in next-generation communication #satellites. 🛰 
Emile highlighted how the Swiss space economy is soaring, from pioneering new frontiers to world-class R&D. He also shared insights on how #HummingSat is set to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. 

#innovation #telecommunication #GEOSmallSat #tech

Our people are the driving force behind pushing the limits of radio frequency communication. 
 
For the 2024 International Women In Engineering Day, we caught up with some of our talented female engineers & #team members to understand what excites them most about the engineering sector. 
 
#INWED #InternationalWomeninEngineeringDay #STEM

Our team will be participating in the upcoming IEEE International Microwave Symposium in Washington! Stop by our Booth 856, and meet our Team.

This month’s Meet the Team series focuses on our Senior Systems Engineering Manager, Agnieszka K.  👋

Read our conversation with Agnieszka to find out what she loves most about working at SWISSto12 and some of her more extreme hobbies!
#team

SWISSto12 has been selected to join the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers 2024 Cohort 🌍

Our nomination recognizes SWISSto12’s position as a global change-maker and through the cohort program, we will have the opportunity to work with some of the world’s foremost political and business leaders to address the global challenges facing people and the planet. 🛰️

Read more about this year’s cohort and the programme’s missions here: 

https://lnkd.in/dYKJVkG7

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