Increasing Diversity Of Satellites Will Test Launch Service Providers

technicians at small-satellite production specialist Hemeria

Small-satellite production specialists, such as Hemeria, are aiming beyond low Earth orbit.

Credit: Hemeria
Launch service providers for years have developed evermore powerful rockets equipped with larger fairings to loft large and valuable satellites. In the new space era, the focus has changed to launching many satellites at swifter cadence. With the never-ending expansion of use cases in orbit—as well...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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