Vimotek OrbitTwin - From R&D Tool to Simulation Product for ISOS/ISAM Satellite Missions
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Vimotek AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 499 640 |
| Project duration | October 2025 - March 2026 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Innovative Startups |
| Call | Innovative Startups 2025 |
Important results from the project
The project showed that OrbitTwin has greater potential than initially expected. It confirmed the need for digital twins that enable safer and more credible simulation ahead of ISOS/ISAM missions. More use cases and user groups were identified than planned, leading to deeper customer validation. The project also resulted in customer contracts for digital twin development, strengthening the foundation for continued commercialisation.
Expected long term effects
In the longer term, the project is expected to enable faster and more reliable development, testing and validation of future space missions. OrbitTwin strengthens the conditions for safer proximity operations in orbit, wider use of synthetic data for AI-based systems, and stronger European capability in space software. For Vimotek, the results create a clearer path for continued investment and commercialisation.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out according to the work-package structure, with continuous follow-up, clear responsibilities and close interaction between customer dialogue and development. The setup worked well, but the project did not evolve exactly as planned: customer and value proposition validation required more effort than expected as more use cases and user groups were identified. This shifted priorities, but collaboration worked well and allowed the project to adapt without losing direction.