In-Space Missions (BAE Systems)

In-Space Missions is a UK small satellite company based in Alton, Hampshire, specializing in end-to-end mission delivery for science, technology demonstration, and Earth observation smallsat missions. The company provides turnkey satellite mission services including mission design, satellite bus development, payload integration, launch brokerage, and ground segment operations. In-Space Missions built and operates the Faraday-1 spacecraft (launched December 2018) and subsequent Faraday missions, which carry multiple hosted payloads from UK universities and commercial technology companies on a shared platform. The company was acquired by BAE Systems in 2021, strengthening BAE Systems' position in the UK commercial small satellite and national security space markets. In-Space Missions continues operating as a brand within BAE Systems' space business.