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NavLynx

A modular and flexible attitude determination and control system for rapid space mission development

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As space missions become more ambitious, organizations need solutions that can reduce development complexity without sacrificing performance.

Building on years of mission design to support mission success tailored to the spacecraft, NavLynx provides a flexible spacecraft flight software framework that supports spacecraft guidance and control while enabling users to integrate the hardware that best meets their mission requirements. Developed by BlackLynx, NavLynx supports accelerated development, streamlining integration and supporting reliable spacecraft operations.

What NavLynx enables

  • Accelerated spacecraft development

    Reducing development effort with a proven software framework that enables users to focus on mission requirements rather than building core capabilities from scratch. 

  • Increased hardware flexibility

    Integrating preferred sensors, actuators and onboard computers across modern spacecraft control systems without being constrained by a single hardware ecosystem. 

  • Supported diverse missions

    Adapt to a wide range of spacecraft applications, from individual missions to large-scale constellations built on satellite control software architectures.

  • Reduced program risk

    Leverage mature data architecture built on proven software foundations to improve reliability and streamline integration.

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Built around the mission, not the hardware

Every spacecraft mission has unique requirements. NavLynx gives organizations the flexibility to select the sensors, actuators and onboard computers that best fit their objectives while working within a proven spacecraft flight software framework. By simplifying integration and supporting a range of hardware configurations, NavLynx reduces development complexity and speeds up deployment.

Space mission software capabilities 

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Providing spacecraft flight software

Delivering the spacecraft flight software foundation needed to support spacecraft guidance, navigation and control functions throughout the mission lifecycle.

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Supporting training and education

Enabling users to build familiarity with spacecraft control systems through educational and training-focused versions of the NavLynx platform.

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Enabling modeling and simulation

Empowers organizations to test concepts, evaluate performance and explore mission scenarios before deployment through advanced space mission software simulation environments.

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Providing mission analysis

Supporting spacecraft development through engineering analysis, system optimization, integration planning and testing activities, with attitude determination and control system capabilities embedded to simplify each stage.

NavLynx, explained

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NavLynx is a spacecraft guidance and control software framework and an advanced attitude control system, enabling spacecraft attitude guidance, navigation and control with an emphasis on modularity and algorithmic maturity. Based on our high-fidelity modeling framework PureSim, NavLynx has its roots in a mature software stack that has been used to design many missions. 

NavLynx is designed to support a wide range of spacecraft, including individual satellites, satellite constellations and reusable spacecraft platforms. NavLynx can operate from very low Earth orbit to geostationary and beyond orbital regimes. 

NavLynx provides a proven software foundation that reduces the need for extensive custom development, empowering users to move more quickly from concept to deployment. 

Yes. NavLynx is designed to support a variety of sensors, actuators and onboard computers, giving organizations greater flexibility when designing spacecraft. 

NavLynx offerings include simulation environments that enable clients to test mission concepts and evaluate system performance, identifying issues before deployment. 

Yes. BlackLynx provides engineering and mission analysis services that support organizations to optimize spacecraft design, integration and testing. 

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