2025-07-14 AAC Clyde Space AB (publ)
Brio, a satellite developed and manufactured by AAC Clyde Space's U.S. subsidiary AAC SpaceQuest, has completed its mission through a planned re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. Launched on 4 December 2018, the satellite has remained in stable operation in low Earth orbit for more than six years.
Brio was designed to serve as a platform for testing of advanced, hosted electronics payloads for key clients, including testing of AAC Clyde Space's own, new state-of-the-art AIS receivers, which used in the maritime domain vessel data collection.
"We are pleased to mark the successful completion of a full satellite lifecycle. With over six years of uninterrupted performance in orbit, Brio stands as clear evidence of our technical resilience and our responsibility as a satellite operator," said Luis Gomes, CEO of AAC Clyde Space.
The re-entry proceeded entirely according to plan, highlighting the importance of managing every phase of a satellite's lifecycle - from development and operations to de-orbiting. As Brio re-entered Earth's atmosphere, it burned up completely, leaving virtually no debris behind. The fact that the satellite remained fully functional and continued delivering data until the very end is a testament to a highly successful mission.
About AAC Clyde Space's satellite fleet (July 2025)
AAC Clyde Space's satellite fleet is growing in step with the increasing demand for space-based intelligence. In Q4 2025, the launch of VIREON-1 is planned - the first in a new four-satellite constellation for Earth Observation.
We operate our own satellite constellations and deliver high-quality, decision-ready data through services focused on Maritime Intelligence and Earth Observation. Our data powers applications across five key sectors: maritime, forestry, agriculture, weather, and security and defence.
Following Brio's de-orbit, AAC Clyde Space operates nine commercial satellites currently in orbit, two of which are in commissioning and expected to become fully operational shortly. These are:
- APRIZESAT-8
- APRIZESAT-10
- EPICHyper-1 / Dragonette-001
- EPICHyper-2 / Dragonette-002
- EPICHyper-3 / Dragonette-003
- Sedna 1 (in commissioning)
- Sedna 2 (in commissioning)
- Thea
- Ymir-1
For more information:
Please visit: http://www.aac-clyde.space or contact:
Håkan Tribell, Head of Communications for Investor Relations and Public Affairs,
investor@aac-clydespace.com, phone +46 707 2230382
ABOUT AAC CLYDE SPACE
AAC Clyde Space provides small satellite technologies and services that help governments, businesses and institutions access high-quality data from space. Covering satellite components, mission services and space-based data delivery, the company offers end-to-end solutions that turn space-based intelligence into real-world impact. Applications include weather monitoring, maritime safety, security and defence, agriculture and forestry.
AAC Clyde Space is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, with main operations also in the UK, Netherlands, South Africa and the USA. The company's shares are traded on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm (Ticker: AAC) and on the US OTCQX Market (Symbol: ACCMF). The Company's Certified Adviser is DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB.