Caelex for satellite operators
The compliance platform for GEO, LEO, EO, communications, navigation, and science-mission satellite operators across Europe.
Caelex is the regulatory workspace for satellite operators navigating the EU Space Act, NIS2, and national licensing regimes. One system of record across operator classification, authorization, registration, frequency coordination, insurance, and debris obligations — per satellite, per jurisdiction, per mission phase.
Regimes you’ll interact with
EU Space Act →
119 articles, operator classification across seven types, standard vs light regime, and sector-specific authorization thresholds.
NIS2 Directive →
Essential vs Important classification, 51 security requirements, 24h/72h/1-month incident reporting to the national CSIRT.
National authorization →
Licensing under SatDSiG (DE), LOS (FR), Space Activities Act 2020 (LU), Space Industry Act 2018 (UK), or the equivalent in 10+ other jurisdictions.
Spectrum / ITU →
Frequency coordination via the national regulator (BNetzA, ANFR, ILR, Ofcom) and ITU filings (API, CR/C, Notification, Recording).
Debris mitigation →
COPUOS + IADC guidelines, ISO 24113, the 25-year rule, post-mission disposal plans, collision risk management.
Insurance →
Third-party liability insurance obligations, jurisdiction-specific caps and recourse limits, bank-guarantee alternatives.
Which Caelex products fit
Comply →
Authorization workflow, evidence management, ITU coordination, continuous NIS2 posture, automated reporting to authorities.
Ephemeris →
Per-satellite digital twin modelling orbital decay, fuel depletion, and subsystem degradation against regulatory deadlines.
Sentinel →
On-premises evidence agents that hash-chain operational data for tamper-evident audit trails.
How it works
1. Profile your operation
Enter operator type (LEO / GEO / EO / comms / navigation), jurisdiction(s), mission phase, constellation tier. Caelex derives the applicable article set deterministically.
2. Close the gaps
The platform flags every missing document, evidence item, and authorization step. Astra (AI copilot) drafts authorization dossiers against the latest article text.
3. File and track
Submit to the national competent authority via the NCA portal. Track correspondence, deadline cascades, and mission-phase reporting requirements in one timeline.
4. Stay compliant
Caelex monitors regulatory changes (Atlas sources), flags impacts, and updates your compliance posture. Ephemeris forecasts compliance futures 90 days out.
Frequently asked questions
Does Caelex help with EU Space Act authorization?
Yes. Caelex maps all 119 EU Space Act articles to your operator classification, determines whether you fall under the standard or light regime, generates the authorization dossier, and tracks the submission to the competent national authority.
Can Caelex handle my NIS2 reporting?
Yes. Caelex classifies your entity as Essential or Important, maps your controls against the 51 NIS2 requirements, and supports the 24h / 72h / 1-month incident-reporting workflow through the national CSIRT channel.
Does Caelex support ITU filings?
Caelex tracks the full ITU filing lifecycle (API, CR/C, Notification, Recording) and coordinates with the national regulator (BNetzA, ANFR, ILR, Ofcom, etc.) that acts as your notifying administration.
How does Caelex handle multi-jurisdiction operations?
Each satellite and each mission phase is evaluated per applicable jurisdiction. Cross-references between regimes (e.g. EU Space Act article ↔ German SatDSiG clause ↔ COPUOS guideline) are surfaced automatically so you see one consolidated view.
Next step
Run the free compliance assessment or book a personalised demo.