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Clyde Space

Clyde Space is a Glasgow-based pioneer of commercial CubeSat manufacturing, founded in 2005 as one of the world's first dedicated CubeSat manufacturers.

Glasgow, United Kingdom Est. 2005 Commercial
clydespace.com
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Ownership
Private
Quick Facts
Country
United Kingdom
Founded
2005
Type
commercial
Status
acquired

About Clyde Space

Updated 2026-09-11

Clyde Space is a Glasgow-based pioneer of commercial CubeSat manufacturing, founded in 2005 as one of the world's first dedicated CubeSat manufacturers. The company was acquired by AAC Microtec in 2019 and now operates as the UK division of AAC Clyde Space. Clyde Space built its reputation by producing flight-proven power systems — electric power systems (EPS) and solar panels for 1U to 12U CubeSats — as well as integrated satellite platforms. The company has supplied hardware to over 100 missions across universities, commercial operators, and government agencies globally, making it one of the most widely flown smallsat component suppliers in history.

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  • Luis Gomes director · source
  • Mats Toivo Thideman director · source

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When was Clyde Space founded?
Clyde Space was founded in 2005 in United Kingdom.
Where is Clyde Space headquartered?
Clyde Space is headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What does Clyde Space do?
Clyde Space is a Glasgow-based pioneer of commercial CubeSat manufacturing, founded in 2005 as one of the world's first dedicated CubeSat manufacturers. The company was acquired by AAC Microtec in 2019 and now operates as the UK division of AAC Clyde Space. Clyde Space built its reputation by producing flight-proven po…
Was Clyde Space acquired?
Clyde Space has been acquired.
What sector does Clyde Space operate in?
Clyde Space works in satellite manufacturing and Components.

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Matched to Companies House, LEI register, Wikidata · data pass September 11, 2026
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