OHB Sweden announced that it has secured a major contract from SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and leading manufacturers of advanced satellite systems and radiofrequency (RF) products.
Under the contract, OHB Sweden will deliver six advanced electric propulsion (EP) systems for the innovative HummingSat platform – the world’s first commercial SmallSat for geostationary orbit (GEO). This collaboration represents an important contribution that reinforces European-wide space sovereignty and strengthens the continent’s leadership and competitiveness in the global space economy. The propulsion systems will enable precise orbital maneuvers, station-keeping in GEO, relocation from one position on the geostationary arc to another, and extended mission lifetimes. This system supports SWISSto12’s mission to provide agile, cost-effective solutions for evolving telecommunications markets. With the shift from traditional broadcast services to broadband connectivity, HummingSat’s high performance and lower cost of build and launch are reshaping the landscape of the GEO market.
“This contract is a milestone for us because it confirms our capabilities in the electric propulsion area and further develops our industrialization efforts,” said Mr. Fredrik Sjöberg, Deputy Managing Director of OHB Sweden. “Our commitment is to deliver a full sub-system every second month, starting mid-2026. This is exactly the type of project for which our new facility has been conceived.”
“This program exemplifies European-wide collaboration across Sweden, Switzerland, and Germany, reinforcing European space and satellite sovereignty,” said Emile de Rijk, CEO of SWISSto12. “HummingSat is the world’s first commercial SmallSat for GEO. Its high performance combined with lower cost of build and launch will transform the GEO market, enabling telecom operators and nation states to adopt new agile satellite solutions that will better connect the world.”
