Announcing the World's First 'App Store for Satellites' – Supported by ESA

The world's first app store for satellites, supported by ESA, enables developers to deploy applications to space while helping satellite operators monetize unused capacity. In-orbit testing planned for 2026.
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Miklos Tomka

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Mon, 07 Jul 2025
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We are excited to announce the development of the world's first application marketplace for satellite systems, backed by the European Space Agency (ESA). This groundbreaking initiative aims to democratize orbital computing and transform how we utilize space-based resources.

Making In-Orbit Resources Widely Available

The platform enables developers to implement space-based applications by offering:

  • Standardized Compatibility across different satellite types
  • Simplified Onboarding procedures for developers
  • Accelerated Deployment timelines, reducing development cycles by up to 90%
  • Integrated Security features that prevent application failures from affecting satellite operations
  • Remote App Management capabilities for seamless updates and monitoring

Optimizing Satellite Operator Returns

The solution transforms underutilized orbital assets into revenue-generating infrastructure by:

  • Enhancing Computational Efficiency across satellite fleets
  • Minimizing Data Transmission Waste - addressing the fact that approximately 95% of collected satellite data remains unmonetized
  • Maintaining Application Isolation for security and reliability
  • Improving Operational Profitability through capacity monetization

Development Progress

The platform was successfully demonstrated during our "Hack a Satellite from the Inside" hackathon, where participants deployed identical code across three distinct satellite platforms. This proof-of-concept validated the cross-platform compatibility and ease of deployment that the app store will provide.

In-orbit testing is anticipated for 2026, followed by full-scale commercial deployment.

Get Involved

We are actively seeking:

  • Application Developers interested in testing the platform
  • Hardware Manufacturers looking to integrate platform compatibility into their satellites

Learn more about this initiative at our presentation at the Small Sat Conference in Salt Lake City.

This is a transformative moment for the space industry - bringing the same innovation and accessibility that app stores brought to mobile computing, now to satellites in orbit.