CondoSat

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A CondoSat is a satellite that supports separate operator payloads on the same spacecraft bus.[1][2]

By sharing the bus, the power system, the reflectors, and possibly other systems, costs for each operator could be lowered. The name derives from real estate condominiums.

References

  1. ^ "SpaceX wins Kacific, Sky Perfect Jsat condosat launch, new or used rocket TBD". September 5, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  2. ^ "Loft Orbital unveils 21-partner supply chain for small condosat missions". August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2019.