Insights into the space supply chain - 21 October 2024
Welcome to your latest update from satsearch - the global marketplace for space. In this email we share with you our latest updates and additions to?the Space Engineering Resource Hub.
Hope you find them useful - and if you have any questions, or suggestions, please hit reply and let us know. Let's dive in!
Space-grade aluminium sheets
The use of aluminium is ubiquitous in mechanical space components, due to its excellent strength, versatility, and thermal properties. But it is important that you use proper, space-rated sources in your missions - and this new resource will help you identify suppliers that can meet your needs from across the global market. Click here to read.
Laser communication systems
Satellite and spacecraft communication using optical transceivers has been touted as a game-changer for a number of years. As both down- and up-link data rate demands increase, and the radio frequency (RF) spectra are becoming increasingly congested, and so more difficult to get licensing for, many mission designers are turning to optical systems.
But, as with all innovative subsystems, it can be difficult to identify what systems are actually on the market (or close to commercialization) around the world. In this resource, which has just undergone a significant update and refresh, we share details of modules and units across the supply chain, to help you more easily evaluate the potential of optical comms in your next mission. Click here to read.
Solar simulators
Our Sun can have a huge impact on space missions - particularly those situated in one of Earth's orbits (and most are of course!) The effect of sunlight, thermal variation, and solar radiation on space hardware needs to be thoroughly understood and tested before launch in order to de-risk a project.
This is where solar simulators come in - these important qualification instruments simulate the solar environment to analyze space hardware, and we have put together an overview of several different options on the market today. Click here to read.
Satsearch for systems engineers
Space systems engineering is a complex task. Designing and building the 'system of systems' that makes up any satellite or spacecraft involves both an expert level of technical knowledge on the components, subsystems, and interconnections involved, as well as a up-to-date commercial knowledge of the products and services available on the market. At satsearch, we help with the second part through:
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This new page gives an overview of how we help system engineers to accelerate their missions, on a daily basis. Click here to read.
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Microsatellite and CubeSat platforms
Pre-tested and pre-integrated satellite platforms and buses have opened up new opportunities for space mission designers. The ability to access a tested, proven, and optimized satellite platform ready and waiting for your innovative payload can speed up and simplify any mission.
This is a large and dynamic area of the market, with lots of suppliers releasing new commercial models on a regular basis. To help you navigate it, we've put together 3 resources sharing information on available buses at different form factors:
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Bearings for reaction wheels
Reaction wheels are a reliable and proven attitude actuators utilized on a wide variety of missions, satellites, and spacecraft. Many manufacturers across the global supply chain produce reaction wheels, and this competition is driving their engineers to find the best options for the different components that make up the system, including high-quality bearings.
To help, we've put together a new resource sharing a level of advice and information on reaction wheel bearing selection, and giving details of manufacturers across the market who can offer suitable options. Click here to read.
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