# Creotech Instruments satellite program expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/creotech-instruments-satellite-program-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-19T06:10:06.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Creotech Instruments has reached significant milestones in its Mikroglob Earth Observation Satellite System (SSOZ), a project commissioned by the Polish Armament Agency for national security. On October 1, 2026, the company successfully deployed three satellites—Mikroglob-2, Mikroglob-3, and Mikroglob-4—via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. These units have established communication with ground infrastructure and entered orbital testing. The company also released initial imagery from the Mikroglob-1 satellite.

To support growing demand, Creotech Instruments announced plans to increase its production capacity tenfold by 2029. The company intends to open a new factory in the Mazowieckie region capable of producing between 40 and 100 satellites annually, up from its current capacity of 10 per year. 

Despite these manufacturing advancements, the company noted a heavy European reliance on United States launch vehicles. CEO Grzegorz Brona highlighted that while Europe can produce satellites, it lacks sufficient rocket capacity compared to the US. To mitigate regulatory risks, Creotech has actively avoided using US technology within its satellites to prevent Washington from potentially blocking sales via arms export regulations, though the company continues to utilize US-made rockets for launches.

## Claims

- Creotech Instruments plans to increase its production capacity by up to tenfold by 2029. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Europe will remain reliant on US rockets to put its satellites into orbit for years. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Creotech aims to open a new factory in 2029 capable of producing 40 satellites per year of mixed types or 100 of a single model. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Starlink accounts for more than 60% of active satellites. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Europe carried out 8 of the world’s 324 orbital launches last year, compared to 193 by the US. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Launch vehicles are becoming a means of political pressure on the European Union by the US administration. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Creotech Instruments plans tenfold satellite production boost by 2029

Polish satellite maker Creotech Instruments plans to increase production capacity tenfold by 2029 while warning of Europe's continued reliance on US rockets for orbital launches.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/creotech-instruments-plans-tenfold-satellite-production-boost-by-2029

### 2026-10-08: Creotech Instruments deploys Mikroglob satellite constellation into orbit

Creotech Instruments has successfully deployed three Mikroglob satellites into orbit, advancing Poland's strategic Earth observation capabilities for national security and defense.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/creotech-instruments-deploys-mikroglob-satellite-constellation-into-orbit

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