February 2018
Growth drivers, requirements and threats in the smallsat industry
... frequent and reliable launches than currently available - otherwise the bottleneck will continue to trap some of these smallsat assets on the ground. About the author Aviation runs in the family of Stuart McIntyre, whose grandfather, together...
April 2019
On-board propulsion set to drive the smallsat revolution
... competing industries, the global market can be very susceptible to supply disruptions. An additional disadvantage of xenon in the context of smallsat propulsion is the need for a high-pressure propellant tank. This adds extra mass and volume, which...
12 April 2021
Mega-constellations drive buoyant smallsat market
... services. The updated report (free extract available) comes with an option to access premium features, including Euroconsult's Smallsat Constellation Database that covers extensive past, current and future data - the first time Euroconsult has...
14 December 2018
Harris Corporation successfully launches its first smallsat
...’s 50-year legacy providing exquisite satellites and its advanced, miniaturized technology capabilities. Harris will operate the smallsat from its satellite operations center and ground station in Palm Bay, Florida. Initial on-orbit testing indicates...
17 August 2018
First international guidelines for small satellites published
... is, until now. In order to help the growing smallsat industry, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published...life-cycle is both essential for newcomers to the smallsat industry sector and a useful reference tool for those ...
08 May 2018
Raytheon builds small satellites for Department of Homeland Security
... Arctic. Raytheon assembled the small satellites at the company's advanced missile production facility in Tucson, Arizona. The smallsats are part of a project led by the U.S. Air Force Operationally Responsive Space program to show how they can...
