STARSEM—A reliable and affordable space transportation system
2000; Elsevier BV; Volume: 46; Issue: 2-6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0094-5765(99)00215-5
ISSN1879-2030
Autores Tópico(s)Space Satellite Systems and Control
ResumoThe launch services industry is facing a tremendous evolution caused by the changes brought to the design of the satellites. The launch industry must cope with the ⪡⪡ smaller, faster, better ⪢> era. This context is the main reason for the creation of the European-Russian joint venture STARSEM promoting the exclusive marketing of the SOYUZ launch services. As a matter of fact, the characteristics of the SOYUZ launch vehicle fit the customers' specific requirements and STARSEM is able to provide all the range of services needed to perform launches complying with requests from satellites operators. For this purpose, STARSEM relies on a completely operational infrastructure in both Samara and Baikonur, from launch vehicles manufacturing up to launch campaigns. This is why leaders in space activities have already chosen STARSEM. Indeed, prospects look promising as short and mid-term challenges are to be taken up by the company.
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