The ESA-supported GOMX-5 CubeSat has been integrated into its deployer and is ready for a launch scheduled in October 2026, according to an ESA update published on 10 September 2026. The miniature satellite, built from standard cube-shaped units, was developed by GomSpace as the latest in-orbit demonstration mission under ESA's General Support Technology Programme (GSTP).

According to ESA, the mission will validate several ESA-supported technologies and operational concepts. These include enhanced maritime awareness detection, automated collision avoidance, and work supporting ESA's Zero Debris aspirations.

The 10 September 2026 update describes the satellite as being in its deployer, a step toward the planned October launch. It does not report a specific launch date beyond the month.