Pyxis Space
Würzburg-based spin-off developing star sensors and ADCS components for small satellites
Pyxis Space GmbH is a spin-off from the Aerospace Technologies department of the University of Würzburg, specializing in miniature optoelectronic sensors and attitude determination and control system (ADCS) solutions for small satellites. The company's product portfolio includes nano, micro, and multi-head star sensors, sun sensors, Earth horizon sensors, reaction wheels, a UHF/VHF transceiver, and associated ground support and test equipment. Its sensor technologies are derived from three complete sensor developments in scientific projects and have been verified in orbit on CubeSat missions at German universities. Pyxis Space GmbH participates in the ESA Business Incubation Centre Bavaria.