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CNES Going Forward With Microsats
Paris - Apr 13, 2004 The French Space Agency (CNES) is preparing to launch a new generation of microsatellites, Myriade, developed to offer to scientists a consequently cheaper access to space. The first microsat, Demeter, will be launched on June 29th from Baikonur a top of a converted SS-18 intercontinental ballistic missile. It will study electromagnetic perturbations created by earthquakes. In October 2004, Parasol should be launched with an Ariane 5 as a piggyback to the military observation satellite Helios 2. With Myriade, CNES is offering faster and cheaper access to space. The Myriade bus is small (a dice of 60 cm length) and weighs very little (120 kg). These are 2 requirements to be accepted as piggyback payload onboard big launchers. Although their size does not qualify the bus for telecommunications, Alcatel Space and EADS Astrium, both partners on this brand new microsatellite bus, are already looking into exporting opportunities. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Microsat News and Nanosat News at SpaceMart.com
Small Satellite Solutions From Scotland
Clyde, Scotland (SPX) Jan 12, 2006Clyde Space are offering the growing ranks of small satellite manufacturers power subsystem solutions for their missions. Based in purpose built facilities on West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow, Clyde Space has a range of power subsystems for missions from as little as 1W up to in excess of 2.5kW. |
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