SWISSto12 Secures €73M in Funding from ESA

January 22, 2026

2 min read

Swiss Satellite Maker SWISSto12 Expands Capabilities with ESA Support

SWISSto12, a Swiss satellite maker, has secured €73 million in funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) to support its industrial rollout plan. The company manufactures small geo-stationary satellites and lightweight radio-frequency systems using patented 3D technologies. With major satellite operators like Intelsat and ViaSat already ordering HummingSat satellites, SWISSto12 aims to supplement established constellations and attract new market entrants. The first launch of these satellites is expected in 2027.

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Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1769093430226-2108

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SWISSto12 Secures €73M in Funding from ESA

January 22, 2026

2 min read

Swiss Satellite Maker SWISSto12 Expands Capabilities with ESA Support

SWISSto12, a Swiss satellite maker, has secured €73 million in funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) to support its industrial rollout plan. The company manufactures small geo-stationary satellites and lightweight radio-frequency systems using patented 3D technologies. With major satellite operators like Intelsat and ViaSat already ordering HummingSat satellites, SWISSto12 aims to supplement established constellations and attract new market entrants. The first launch of these satellites is expected in 2027.

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SWISSto12 Intelsat ViaSat

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SWISSto12 ESA satellite funding geostationary

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1769093430226-2108

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/swiss-satellite-maker-swissto12-secures-e73m-in-funding-from-esa