Debrief: Why Satellites Are Going From Cubes To Flat Panels

Caption: The Apex Space Comet is the latest example of a flat satellite Credit: Apex Space

The Apex Space Comet is the latest example of a flat satellite.

Credit: Apex Space
Sorry, Huey Lewis and the News: It is no longer “Hip to Be Square.” The latest trend in satellite development is two-dimensional: flat sats. A growing number of satellite manufacturers are ditching the decades-old convention of designing cubic satellites in favor of slim, wide-diameter and easy-to...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

Subscription Required

 

Debrief: Why Satellites Are Going From Cubes To Flat Panels is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.