SmallSat Conference, Logan, Utah

Oxford Space Systems, a leading UK-based space technology company, is pleased to announce from the SmallSat Conference in Logan, Utah, the successful deployment of its Yagi antenna on the Ymir-1 satellite. The Ymir-1 mission, developed in collaboration with AAC Clyde Space, Saab, and ORBCOMM, is a pioneering effort to enhance maritime communication through the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES).

The Yagi antenna, designed and manufactured by Oxford Space Systems, features proprietary materials and techniques that deliver a lightweight, high-gain structure capable of compact stowage within a 1U CubeSat unit. Upon deployment, the antenna optimises performance across the 156.5 MHz to 162.5 MHz VDES frequency band, facilitating robust maritime communication from a variety of vessels worldwide.

"We are thrilled to see our Yagi antenna successfully deployed on the Ymir-1 satellite," said Sean Sutcliffe, CEO of Oxford Space Systems. "This achievement not only demonstrates our expertise in deployable antenna technology but also highlights the importance of collaboration in advancing global maritime communication."

Luis Gomes, CEO of AAC Clyde Space, commented, "The successful deployment of the Yagi antenna on Ymir-1 marks a significant step forward in our mission to enhance maritime communications. This collaboration with Oxford Space Systems is a testament to the innovation and partnership that drive our industry forward. We look forward to the continued success of this mission as we work together to improve global connectivity for maritime vessels."

About Oxford Space Systems:

Oxford Space Systems is a UK venture capital-backed, growth-stage space technology business founded in 2013 with a vision to be the global leader in deployable antennas for space.

Oxford Space Systems moved into its custom-built facility on the Harwell Campus in October 2018 and, in 2022, established a metal mesh manufacturing capability alongside its antenna assembly and integration facility, configured to deliver batches of antennas for customers' satellite constellation programmes.

In January 2023, Oxford Space Systems opened a new composite manufacturing facility in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, to scale up internal capability to manufacture composite materials and components for deployable antennas.

Oxford Space Systems is actively recruiting; see the careers page here.

About AAC Clyde Space:

AAC Clyde Space specialises in small satellite technologies and services that enable businesses, governments and educational organisations to access high-quality, timely data from space. Its growing capabilities bring together three divisions:

Space Data as a Service - delivering data from space directly to customers

Space missions - turnkey solutions that empower customers to streamline their space missions

Space products and components - a full range of off-the-shelf and tailor-made subsystems, components and sensors

AAC Clyde Space aims, in our chosen markets, to become a world leader in commercial small satellites and services from space, applying advances in its technology to tackle global challenges and improve our life on Earth.

The Group's main operations are located in Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, South Africa and the USA, with partner networks in Japan and South Korea.

AAC Clyde Space's shares are traded on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market. The Company's Certified Adviser is Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ). The share is also traded on the US OTCQX-market under the symbol ACCMF.