Satellite Manufacturers Pitch Small Designs For Beyond-LEO Orbits

HummingSat

Credit: Swissto12
PARIS–The expanding use of space is creating new cases in geostationary orbit where conventional satellites weighing several metric tons would be too expensive. Established and would-be manufacturers of small satellites are thus proposing or already building small spacecraft, the size that has been...
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. 

Subscription Required

 

Satellite Manufacturers Pitch Small Designs For Beyond-LEO Orbits 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.