Paladin Space adopts 3DEXPERIENCE with Dassault for satellite
Paladin Space has announced a partnership with Dassault Systèmes to adopt the 3DEXPERIENCE platform as it develops its flagship satellite for debris removal and in-orbit servicing over the next three years.
The Adelaide-based company plans to use the 3DEXPERIENCE platform as a central part of its approach to advancing satellite-based in-space services. Paladin is targeting market needs such as extending the lifespan of existing assets in space, enabling responsible de-orbiting, and reducing launch costs by facilitating mid-life repairs and inspections.
Satellite roadmap
Paladin's flagship satellite, named Triton, is being designed specifically for missions involving in-orbit servicing, debris removal, and inspection. According to Paladin, the Triton satellite's purpose is to address sustainability issues in the space sector, providing solutions beyond the more rigid lifespan of typical satellite projects. Triton sets itself apart through its focus on repairs and prolonging the operational effectiveness of space assets.
Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform will function as Paladin's digital foundation for mission development. Delivered via the cloud, the platform is intended to offer the company the scalability and collaborative capabilities needed to support rapid design iterations, simulate high-risk orbital conditions, and manage workflows. The integration aims to avoid data silos and enable more rapid, well-founded mission-critical decisions.
Space sustainability focus
Space sustainability is one of the defining challenges of our time, and Triton represents a bold step forward. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is the foundation of our design and testing process, enabling us to make better decisions faster and scale our capabilities as we grow. We look forward to building on our technical partnership with Dassault Systèmes to develop scalable, data-driven solutions that extend the operational life of spacecraft while minimizing orbital debris," said Harrison Box, Chief Executive Officer, Paladin Space.
The partnership's three-year agreement will see Dassault Systèmes continue as a core technology partner throughout Paladin Space's development pipeline, including a prototype showcase due by the end of 2025 and culminating with an in-orbit technology demonstration and commercial rollout in 2027.
Australian capabilities
The agreement is described by both companies as a milestone for advancing Australia's space industry ambitions through local advanced manufacturing capabilities. Paladin's adoption of Dassault Systèmes' software is intended to support efforts to carve out a position for Australian firms in the global space supply chain, countering more established international players.
Industry perspectives
Paladin Space demonstrates how digital platforms can unlock new frontiers in sustainable innovation. We share the same commitment to building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable space environment, combining advanced digital capabilities with visionary thinking to transform innovative concepts into mission-ready solutions faster. We look toward to supporting responsible space operations that will benefit generations to come," said Samson Khaou, Executive Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Dassault Systèmes.
This partnership marks Dassault Systèmes' first commercial space customer in Australia, underscoring the company's increasing involvement in enabling sustainability-focused solutions for the aerospace sector. Dassault Systèmes' digital platforms and product lifecycle management tools are already adopted across international space industry supply chains, and the company also collaborates with MEMKO to support the University of Southern Queensland's iLAuNCH Trailblazer programme.
Paladin's initiative to introduce debris removal and in-orbit servicing technology sits within a broader global context, with the growth of space activity accompanied by increasing concerns about long-term orbital debris and asset maintenance. The collaboration between Paladin Space and Dassault Systèmes is viewed by both organisations as a step towards more efficient and responsible management of satellites and other space infrastructure.
