TestNest UG (haftungsbeschränkt) i.G. (in formation)

TestNest is a seed-stage startup founded by an experienced team of embedded systems and software engineers with backgrounds in automotive, telecommunications, IoT, and space sectors. The company aims to transform the way CubeSat systems are verified and validated before launch through an innovative test automation and emulation platform. The core product – the Virtual Orbital Lab (VOL) – emulates satellite sensors and orbital conditions, enabling developers to test real flight hardware under realistic mission scenarios on Earth. This Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) approach allows continuous validation of firmware and subsystem interactions, introducing Continuous Integration (CI)practices into space engineering. Operating in the upstream domain, TestNest’s innovation reduces development costs, shortens test cycles, and enhances mission reliability. By enabling early detection of design and integration issues, the platform helps CubeSat developers, research institutions, and commercial operators achieve higher mission success rates, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient access to space.