CondoSat

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.


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