// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Satellite Platform
Another term for a satellite bus, referring to the standardized base structure of a satellite onto which different payloads can be attached.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Satellite Platform, synonymous with a satellite bus, is the standardized, modular core infrastructure of a spacecraft, providing essential subsystems (e.g., power, propulsion, attitude control) to support various mission-specific payloads.
BACKGROUND
The space industry of India is predominantly driven by its national space agency ISRO. The industry includes over 500 private suppliers and other various bodies of the Department of Space (DoS) in all commercial, research and arbitrary regards. Since the Indian space sector was opened up to private sector in 2020, numerous private space companies have emerged, working on various aspects of space exploration. In 2023, the space industry of India accounted for US$9 billion or 2%–3% of the global space industry and employed more than 45,000 people. The Government of India projects industry to grow four to five times over the next 8–10 years, potentially reaching US$40–45 billion, global share targeted to rise to 8% by 2030.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Satellite bus
- Spacecraft platform
- Core satellite
USAGE NOTE
Many companies are developing flexible satellite platforms to reduce the cost and time of satellite development.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Satellite Platform.
A global leader in space systems, designing and building a wide range of satellite platforms, from geostationary to low Earth orbit, for commercial, military, and scientific missions.
A leading developer and manufacturer of advanced satellite platforms for defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial applications, including communication, navigation, and scientific research.
A prominent space technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of high-performance satellite platforms for Earth intelligence, geospatial services, and in-orbit servicing.
A European leader in satellite systems, providing a wide array of satellite platforms for telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation, scientific research, and space exploration.
A global aerospace and defense technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced satellite platforms for national security, civil, and commercial space missions.
A leading developer of small satellite technology and platforms, known for its cost-effective and innovative solutions for Earth observation, telecommunications, navigation, and science missions.
Known for its launch services, Rocket Lab also develops and manufactures the Photon satellite platform, offering end-to-end mission solutions for various LEO applications.
A prime contractor for U.S. government, civil, and commercial space applications, developing and manufacturing advanced satellite platforms for Earth observation, remote sensing, and scientific missions.
An Earth imaging company that designs, builds, and operates its own fleet of small satellite platforms (Doves and SuperDoves) for daily, global Earth observation.