The Satellite Research Centre (SaRC) is the birthplace of Singapore-designed satellites.

Since the launch of XSAT in 2011, SaRC has successfully designed, built, tested, and operated 13 satellites (as of 2025), spanning platforms from 1U CubeSats (10 × 10 × 10 cm) to satellites weighing up to <200 kg.

These missions are supported by SaRC’s UHF/VHF ground stations and a state-of-the-art, fully automated 24/7 mission control facility, enabling reliable spacecraft operations across a wide range of mission profiles.

Over three decades, SaRC has driven local and international R&D programmes, advancing scientific discovery and technological innovation through close collaboration with interdisciplinary experts. In parallel, SaRC runs comprehensive student training programmes for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing hands-on exposure to real satellite systems and the space environment.