Thales Alenia Space and QinetiQ Pave Way for Small Multimission Satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit
July 19, 2022 – Thales Alenia Space and QinetiQ have signed a study contract with the European Space Agency to pave the way for small multi-mission satellites to operate in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO). The Phase A/B1 study will advance the design of Skimsat demonstrator, a VLEO multi-mission (<300km) satellite that aims to significantly…