Singapore, August 12, 2025 – Ocullospace, a Singapore-based space exploration company, proudly announces its participation as one of five secured customers aboard the inaugural orbital launch of Interstellar Technologies’ ZERO vehicle. This landmark mission represents a significant milestone in advancing IoT-focused satellite services across Asia, with a strong emphasis on equatorial missions that will directly benefit the ASEAN region.
Ocullospace’s 1U CubeSat proof-of-concept mission will validate IoT connectivity and remote sensing applications in low Earth orbit (LEO), utilizing industry-standard protocols such as LoRa and NB-IoT. Designed with cost-effective, commercial off-the-shelf components, the mission paves the way for scalable, sustainable, and accessible satellite-based IoT infrastructure for the region.
“This mission is more than just a technical demonstration—it is a commitment to enabling affordable, reliable, and scalable space-based IoT solutions for ASEAN markets,” said Dr. Franco Gan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ocullospace. “By taking part in ZERO’s first orbital flight, we are validating our technology and helping position ASEAN at the forefront of the rapidly expanding global space economy.”
The ZERO launch marks a rare achievement in the space industry, as inaugural orbital flights are typically dedicated to internal testing. Ocullospace’s involvement alongside other pioneering startups and leading institutions reflects a collaborative spirit and a forward-looking vision to expand access to space for commercial, research, and societal benefits.
Mission Highlights
- Payload: 1U CubeSat (10cm x 10cm x 10cm), 1 kg mass
- Objective: Demonstrate IoT connectivity & remote sensing in LEO
- Coverage Focus: Equatorial missions serving the ASEAN region
- Partnership: Interstellar Technologies’ ZERO – inaugural orbital flight
Ocullospace’s participation underscores the ASEAN region’s growing role in space innovation and its potential to deliver practical, impactful solutions through orbital technology.
About Ocullospace
Ocullospace is a space exploration company dedicated to developing innovative satellite solutions that address real-world challenges in connectivity, data gathering, and remote sensing. With a mission to support sustainable IoT infrastructure and empower communities, Ocullospace combines cutting-edge space technologies with cost-effective designs to expand access to orbital services in Asia and beyond.
