OKB 5th Generation is a Russian space company dedicated to making space accessible for the betterment of human life - from our Soviet roots through the technological present and into a prosperous future. "OKB" is the acronym in Russian for "Опытно-Конструкторское Бюро," which stands for Experimental Design Bureau. The name of our company honors the legacy of Soviet Design Bureaus, particularly "ОKB №1," which launched the world's first satellite in 1957.

For business and governmental purposes, we at OKB5:
🛰️ Design and manufacture small and nano satellites;
🚀 Launch and manage space missions;
📡 Build ground stations;
🕹️ Develop services and software solutions for space industry.

For educational purposes, our branch OKB5.EdTech:
👨🏫Provides space training and education based on practical experience;
🏗️Creates fully equipped space laboratories.

In 2020, the 6U CubeSat Norby-1, designed by OKB5, was launched into orbit to test the operability of technical solutions. To date, all onboard systems are functioning nominally. In 2023, the company launched its second mission, carrying an advanced set of radio equipment and a solar coronagraph.

The cloud service GRID, developed by OKB5, enables data exchange with satellites through a network of ground stations. We are currently developing a cutting-edge system for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication and the Internet of Things using small spacecraft in the CubeSat and TriSAT formats.

OKB5 is an officially accredited partner of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. We proudly consider all our clients as partners and are committed to achieving their goals, whether we are responsible for one stage of the project or providing a full-cycle solution from software development and satellite manufacturing to launching and managing the mission.

We enhance the connectivity of humanity through space, solving technical challenges with a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of physical phenomena. Join us to witness

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