... (NOSA) and the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) took the initiative in 2006 to begin development of a small satellite. The satellite would collect Automatic Identification System (AIS) signals from ships that could thus be positioned...
..., better, cheaper’ moment. Unlike the IT industry, however, the journey of any company planning to enter the small satellite market or develop operations will include extensive regulation and cost barriers, which can act as an obstacle to potential...
.... It operates in two main business streams: defence contract R&D and nanosatellite technologies. It designs and integrates small satellites using in-house and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware to meet mission requirements through design, build...
... will be launched over the next decade, fostered by growing demand and new entrepreneurs: over 400 satellites (> 50kg) and 1200 small satellites (< 50kg) could be launched. Environmental monitoring, food security and climate change are top priorities...
...Bill and the focus on the needs of the small satellite market. Rocket Lab successfully reached orbit with the test... Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, Still Testing launched four small satellites for Planet and Spire. During the parliamentary passage of...
...development since 1996. In the same time frame, thousands of small satellites will have gone into orbit, each no bigger than a ...than a few million dollars. The real challenge for small satellites is getting the data they collect back to Earth While...