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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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SSTL (DMC-3/TripleSat)

Constellation name DMC-3/TripleSat
Constellation field Earth Observation, Optical
Constellation info

1 metre high resolution imagery with high speed downlink and 45 degree off-pointing.
Constellation status Launches completed
Launched satellites 3
Planned satellites 3
Form factor Satellite
Orbit LEO
Manufacturer In-house
First launch 2015
Photos SSTL SSTL
Photo source [1]
 
Logo SSTL logo
Company Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL)
Oneliner

SSTL pioneers audacious new satellite technologies, products and services and shares its know-how to enable advancement in Space.
Funding Yes, ?
Country UK
Founded 1985
Social
 
 
Own nanosats
launched
Own nanosats
cancelled

Last modified: 2023-05-01

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