HELIX® Groundkit is a modular and reusable ground software development platform designed to simplify the development, integration, and operation of bespoke ground systems. Built on Bright Ascension’s proven HELIX technology, Groundkit enables mission teams to assemble and customise ground software solutions for bespoke operational workflows.

Designed for flexibility and scalability, Groundkit helps teams reduce integration complexity, accelerate mission readiness, and build ground systems that can evolve as mission requirements change. Groundkit also serves as a powerful gateway into the growing HELIX environment, enabling teams to bring their current infrastructure into our unified ecosystem. In particular, it provides a clear path to customise and integrate HELIX Ops with a wide range of 3rd party flight software, ground stations and services.

List specifications

• Modular architecture – Assemble ground software from reusable, configurable components
• Tailored operations – Quickly assemble tailored mission systems that align precisely with specific operational objectives and technical
• requirements  
• Flexible integration – Create an integration layer to seamlessly coordinate mission operations across a wide range of 3rd party flight software, ground stations and services
• Optimised mission-ready workflows – Support key ground segment and operational processes to simplify management of both single CubeSats and complex satellite networks
• Scalable – Supports individual spacecraft operations through to large evolving constellations from day one
• Modern software architecture – Enables flexible, maintainable, and future-ready ground systems
• Engineering support available – Access expert services for integration, customisation, and knowledge transfer.