On Monday, February 2, 2026, the opening day of Singapore Airshow 2026 (running through February 8), the Singaporean company ST Engineering presented projects of new satellites currently under development, along with its latest geospatial solutions for space operations and environmental monitoring. The presentation took place during the Space Summit 2026 thematic event.
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ST Engineering announced the next phase of its space program, encompassing the design and development of satellites in Singapore over the coming years, as well as new geospatial solutions integrated with advanced technologies. These efforts are expected to contribute to the achievement of new milestones for Singapore’s space industry.
New Satellites Developed in Singapore for a Range of Missions
ST Engineering is working toward the delivery of Nebula, Singapore’s first demonstrator of pioneering advanced inter-satellite laser communications, scheduled for the second half of 2026. Nebula will be used to test gigabit-per-second data transmission capabilities, which are expected to form a critical foundation for ultra-fast space networks supporting global broadband connectivity, Earth observation, and secure data exchange.
Four new synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites forming the NeuSAR-2 Constellation are scheduled to be launched by 2030, with the first satellite expected to reach orbit as early as 2027. Once the NeuSAR-2 Constellation becomes fully operational in low Earth orbit near the equator, it will provide high-revisit coverage across the entire equatorial region, delivering high-resolution imagery to support missions such as environmental monitoring and disaster-response planning.
ST Engineering will also initiate research and development efforts to build Polaris, a new optical imaging satellite designed for real-time Earth observation and equipped with next-generation capabilities, including AI-based onboard processing.
Low Jin Phang, Chief Operating Officer for Defence & Public Security, and President for Digital Systems, ST Engineering, said:
“Our space programme is founded on proven engineering excellence and technical innovation, enabling us to develop more advanced SAR and optical imaging satellites in Singapore for a wide range of missions. In addition, our innovative satellite systems and geospatial solutions unveiled today at Space Summit 2026 leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real-world problems for customers worldwide.”
Innovative Geospatial Solutions for Space Operations and Environmental Monitoring
During Space Summit 2026, the Singaporean company ST Engineering also showcased its latest geospatial solutions integrated with advanced technologies. MiNERVA HUB is a space situational awareness platform that combines space-object tracking, conjunction risk analysis, and space weather forecasting, enabling proactive space traffic management and helping satellite operators minimize collision risks. Earthsurance is a comprehensive assessment and monitoring platform designed to support initiatives aimed at reducing emissions caused by deforestation and forest degradation.
Developing Space Engineering Capabilities in Singapore
From the development of next-generation Earth observation satellites to transforming geospatial data into actionable insights supporting agriculture, maritime security, environmental monitoring, and crisis management, ST Engineering’s satellite activities have been a cornerstone of Singapore’s space ecosystem for more than 20 years. By working with local start-ups and SMEs, ST Engineering’s satellite business has contributed significantly to building Singapore’s indigenous space engineering capabilities. The company was recently selected to design and deliver an Earth observation SAR satellite along with mission control infrastructure for a customer in the United Arab Emirates, underscoring its well-established position as a leader in space technologies.
ST Engineering’s participation in Singapore Airshow 2026 includes the presentation of its space technologies at Space Summit 2026 (Booth B02) as well as at the ST Engineering Pavilion (Booth G01) at the Changi Exhibition Centre. The showcase highlights the company’s interdisciplinary capabilities, its leading position in technology, and its engineering excellence across air, land, sea, digital, and emerging technology domains.
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