HummingSat: OHB Sweden Awarded Contract by SWISSto12

Stockholm, December 09, 2025 – OHB Sweden, part of the German OHB SE Group, and a leading European space technology provider announced that it has secured a major contract from SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and leading manufacturer 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.

Statements from OHB Sweden

"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."

Statements from SWISSto12

"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."

About the Partnership

This contract is supported by the European Space Agency (ESA) under the HummingSat Partnership Project with funding contributions from the Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). This contract highlights the growing importance of European cooperation in space technology and the commitment to delivering sustainable, high-performance solutions for global connectivity. OHB Sweden’s advanced EP systems will play a critical role in ensuring the success of SWISSto12’s groundbreaking HummingSat program.

About OHB Sweden
OHB Sweden is a provider of complete space missions, satellites as well as spacecraft subsystems. With more than 30 years of proven success from a wide range of space missions in low and geostationary orbit as well as spacecraft for interplanetary missions, OHB Sweden has acquired a first-class reputation offering reliable and innovative solutions to its customers. The key expertise from OHB Sweden lies in small satellites, AOCS and propulsion subsystems.

About SWISSto12
SWISSto12 is a leading manufacturer of advanced satellite RF products, payloads and systems, including the HummingSat: a small yet powerful geostationary telecommunications satellite developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) through its public-private-partnership program. The company’s RF products benefit from unique and patented 3D-printing technologies and associated Radio Frequency (RF) product designs that deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF functionality. SWISSto12 has developed commercially with success in Europe and in the USA and is amongst the fastest growing aerospace companies in the world. SWISSto12 spun off in 2011 from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors.