It is a national invitation to imagine, build, and launch a future defined by Timorese innovation. Together with world-class international partners, Similie is leading the development of Timor-Leste’s first educational orbital satellite: a CubeSat designed and built with local engineers, supported by global expertise, and launched into orbit as a symbol of what becomes possible through collaborative ambition.
MISSION POSSIBILITY
Timor-Leste’s First Satellite — A New Frontier of Ingenuity, Partnership & Possibility
Mission Possibility is more than a space project
A Mission Rooted in Timorese Ingenuity
Timor-Leste is a young nation with bold aspirations. Mission Possibility demonstrates that advanced science and technology can be accessible, meaningful, and homegrown. Our goal is simple and powerful:
”Build Timor-Leste’s first CubeSat with local engineers — and launch it into orbit with international support
This satellite will become a living classroom, an inspiration for youth, and the first building block of a national space capability.
Empower a Generation of
Technologists
The mission sparks national curiosity in STEM, space science, climate science, and engineering. Students and young professionals engage hands-on with real aerospace systems, supported by partners.
Advancing Solutions for Climate Resilience
The CubeSat strengthens Timor-Leste’s early-warning and meteorological capabilities — complementing ground weather stations, enhancing cyclone detection, and integrating data for climate-resilient agriculture and disaster response.
Proving That Global
Partnerships Work
Mission Possibility showcases what happens when Timorese talent is paired with international expertise and shared purpose. This is an ecosystem built on trust, collaboration, and mutual ambition.
Creating a Future
Space Economy
A single CubeSat becomes a foundation for long-term capabilities: satellite constellations, national geospatial infrastructure, STEM academies, space-enabled agriculture, marine monitoring, and land management
Applications That Matter Today
Timor-Leste’s first satellite is not symbolic — it is purpose-built. Ground and orbital data integrate to support
Disaster Management
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flood detection and modelling
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cyclone tracking
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rapid post-disaster imagery
Meteorology & Climate Monitoring
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improved weather prediction
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monitoring environmental changes
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enhancing BoM forecasting for Timor-Leste
Agriculture & Coffee Plantations
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crop health analysis
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irrigation optimization
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remote field inspections linked to IoT sensors
Blue Economy & Mangroves
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baseline mapping for carbon credits
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coastal erosion monitoring
- ecological health and tourism
STEM Education & Nation-Building
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training Timorese engineers, surveyors, and data scientists
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increasing national capacity in aerospace and climate tech
Technology That Puts Timor-Leste in Orbit
The mission uses proven, off-the-shelf CubeSat technology, minimizing risk while maximizing impact.
Key Features:
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3U CubeSat (10×10×30 cm), ~2 kg
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~5m imaging resolution
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GPS, magnetometer, sun sensor, micro-reaction wheels
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deployable or fixed solar panels
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environmental, land, sea, and atmosphere monitoring
Orbit: 400–700 km Low Earth Orbit, passing over Timor-Leste regularly for continuous monitoring.
International Partnership Network
Mission Possibility is enabled by a powerful ecosystem of organizations aligned around one idea:
Timor-Leste deserves access to frontier technology.
Office of the President H.E. José Ramos-Horta
Patron and sponsor of the project. Nobel Prize Laureate and long-time strong promoter of STEM education and progress for Timor-Leste.
Similie (Operator – Timor-Leste)
Timor-Leste’s first technology and IoT company, driving innovation for climate resilience and community impact since 2016.
Spacebase / GSEN (New Zealand)
Led by former NASA spacecraft engineer Eric Dahlstrom and space leader Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom. Focus: democratizing access to space and closing global tech divides.
Capricornio International (Australia)
Strategic enabler, champion of STEM projects in Timor-Leste, responsible for business planning, partnerships, and promotion.
Mission Milestones
1. Official Launch Event
President Dr. José Ramos-Horta launches the national initiative at Palacio Lahane.
2. National Kids’ Logo & Naming Contest
In partnership with the Ministry of Education.
3. Rideshare Launch Confirmation with JAXA (Japan)
Low-cost, reliable CubeSat deployment.
4. Build, Test, Integrate CubeSat
Assemble satellite modules, test with meteorological systems, integrate with Similie’s data ecosystem.
5. Educational Outreach & STEM Integration
Cansat competitions, high-altitude meteo-balloon tests, and school engagement programs.
A Vision for Timor-Leste’s Future
Mission Possibility is a starting point — a spark meant to ignite an entire aerospace ecosystem. This initiative lays the foundation for:
- a Space & Science Academy in Timor-Leste
- national geospatial services
- disaster-resilient early-warning systems
- data-driven agriculture and fisheries
- constellations of satellites built in-country
Timor-Leste has the talent. It has the drive. It has the partners.
Now it has the mission.
Join Us
Mission Possibility is open, collaborative, and built for impact. We invite government, industry, educators, and global supporters to collaborate, fund, and help build the future of space technology for Timor-Leste.
This is a mission built on possibility.
A mission built on Timorese brilliance.
A mission built for the next generation.
