Skykraft
Satellite constellations for air traffic management in remote airspace.
At a glance
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Development stage
Scaling operations
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Investment stage
Series B
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UNSW affiliation
Spinout - staff led
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Technology readiness level
TRL-7
Real-time global communication and surveillance for aircraft in remote and oceanic airspace.
This system addresses critical gaps left by ground-based systems. Unlike competitors, Skykraft solves both communication and tracking challenges. Backed by over AUD100 million and with satellites already in orbit, commercial services will launch in 2026.
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Skykraft’s platform provides real-time global surveillance and communication between aircraft and air traffic controllers.
It overcomes the coverage limitations of ground-based radar systems, particularly across oceans and remote regions where aircraft are untracked for long periods of time.
Energy-efficient, scalable, and backed by significant investment, Skykraft enhances safety, improves reliability, and creates a foundation for future innovations in aerospace infrastructure.
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- Aircraft cannot be tracked beyond 400km from shore
- Communication is delayed in remote and oceanic airspace
- Monitoring relies on outdated line-of-sight radar systems
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- Air navigation service providers (such as Airservices Australia or the FAA) and commercial airlines
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- Investment: Over AUD100 million
- Pilot: Ten Skykraft-3 satellites launched since 2023 with five more awaiting launch
- Service: Space-enabled air traffic management constellation available late 2026
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