ASTROMUX: innovation that inspires the future

The collaboration between SERMS, an affiliate of Gruppo Umbra, the parent company UMBRAGROUP SpA, Politecnico di Milano, and Roma Tre University, under the strategic guidance of RINA Consulting, stands as a concrete and virtuous example of the spirit of excellence and continuous innovation at the heart of the Group’s vision.

Within this ecosystem of expertise, ASTROMUX (Advanced Space Technology for Reliable Optical Multiple Xing) was born, a European project funded by the ESA ARTES 4.0 - ScyLight program, marking a decisive step toward the future of satellite communications. The objective is ambitious: to develop and qualify inter- and intra-satellite optical components capable of achieving data transmission speeds of up to 1 Tbps, supporting missions operating both in low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary orbit (GEO).

A technological challenge of the highest level, requiring cutting-edge solutions and a rigorous approach to quality. ASTROMUX devices are currently undergoing a comprehensive environmental qualification program at the SERMS laboratory, a process that reflects the team’s attention to detail, precision, and strong commitment.

Under the coordination of Eng. Serena Borsini, Project Manager for UMBRAGROUP and SERMS, the program aims to ensure full component reliability for up to seven years of operation in LEO, further confirming the Group’s ability to successfully operate in extreme environments.

ASTROMUX is not only a testament to technical expertise and international collaboration—it is an expression of the courage to push beyond the boundaries of what is possible, fostering the vision of an increasingly interconnected and sustainable future.

With UMBRAGROUP, the sky is not the limit: it’s only the beginning.

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