PLUTO mission video
We are proud to unveil our new mission video from PLUTO!
Developed at DLR’s Institute of Space Systems in Bremen, PLUTO, a 6U CubeSat technology demonstrator features breakthrough innovations: a 100W deployable solar array (1U stowed) and an Integrated Core Avionics system that brings large spacecraft capabilities to the CubeSat form factor. The mission validates critical technologies including software-defined radio, GaN power electronics and distributed computing. Our Unified Module Framework ensures seamless scalability from CubeSats to commercial satellites. PLUTO launches mid-2026 on Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket, followed by an advanced version PLUTO+ in 2027 on VEGA. Both missions target one-year technology validation in sun-synchronous orbit. This represents a significant advancement in establishing small satellites as viable platforms for space technology development in Europe.
PLUTO mission video
PLUTO mission video
We are proud to unveil our new mission video from PLUTO!
Developed at DLR’s Institute of Space Systems in Bremen, PLUTO, a 6U CubeSat technology demonstrator features breakthrough innovations: a 100W deployable solar array (1U stowed) and an Integrated Core Avionics system that brings large spacecraft capabilities to the CubeSat form factor. The mission validates critical technologies including software-defined radio, GaN power electronics and distributed computing. Our Unified Module Framework ensures seamless scalability from CubeSats to commercial satellites. PLUTO launches mid-2026 on Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket, followed by an advanced version PLUTO+ in 2027 on VEGA. Both missions target one-year technology validation in sun-synchronous orbit. This represents a significant advancement in establishing small satellites as viable platforms for space technology development in Europe.
Credit: DLR (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)