Copernical Team
TiungSAT
TiungSAT is the first Malaysian microsatellite. The satellite is developed through the technology transfer and training programme between Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd (ATSB) Malaysia and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, United Kingdom.
Tiung SAT-1 was launched aboard Dnepr rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan on 26 September 2000.
Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd
Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd (ATSB) is a state-owned organisation focused on research and development in the area of design and development of space-qualified systems.
ATSB was entrusted with the design, development, launch and operation of TiungSAT-1, Malaysia's first microsatellite.
The technical expertise and experience gained in handling TiungSAT-1 served as a stepping stone for the second microsatellite, RazakSAT, which was successfully launched on 14 July 2009.
ATSB are also responsible for the installation and integration of several national infrastructure projects such as the Robotic Telescope.
Northen Sky Research (NSR)
NSR is providing satellite industry Market Research and Consulting Services.
Founded in 2000, NSR specializes in analysis of growth opportunities across four core satellite industry sectors:
- Satellite Communications
- Broadcast & Digital Media
- Hybrid & Emerging Applications
- Commercial Space
Odyssey Moon Ltd
Odyssey Moon has been formed to capitalize on commercial opportunities created by renewed interests in exploring the Moon. The Company is developing a commercial lunar robotic transportation service to meet the pent up and growing demand for low cost, frequent access to the Moon supporting science, exploration and commerce.
- Commercial delivery of private & government payloads to the Moon for science, exploration and commerce
- Operating analogous to a “FedEx to the Moon” model
- Airline approach to pricing; condominium like cost sharing
- A family of modular lunar landers based on proven technology and a Common Spacecraft Bus
- Low cost, reliable missions and scalable adaptation
Yamal (satellite)
Yamal is a communication satellite developed by Gazprom Space Systems for Russian Direct-To-Home television.
The first satellite of the Yamal series was launched by September 6, 1999.
GAZPROM Space Systems
Gazprom Space Systems is a part of Gazprom Group. Gazprom Space Systems carries out space and telecommunication activities:
- Satellite Operator (satellite capacity provision);
- Services Provider (provision of satellite communication links, broadcasting services, Internet access, aerospace monitoring);
- Systems Integrator (satellite communication and broadcasting networks development and deployment);
- Space Systems Designer.
Thus, Gazprom Space Systems is a diversified, vertically integrated, scientific and technological, production and operation structure.
Gazprom Space Systems currently (Oct. 2012) operates three Yamal telecommunication satellites, designed and built jointly with the Energia space corporation. The satellites are used to transmit over 60 Russian and foreign television channels, and are also used by the Defense, Nuclear Energy, and Education Ministries.
Eutelsat
Eutelsat S.A. is a satellite operator, providing satellite broadcast coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas.
Eutelsat's satellites are used for broadcasting (as of Oct. 2012) 4,250 television and 1100 radio stations to over 204 million cable and satellite homes. They also serve requirements for TV contribution services, corporate networks, mobile positioning and communications, Internet backbone connectivity and broadband access for terrestrial, maritime and in-flight applications. Eutelsat is headquartered in Paris, France.
MDA Federal Inc.
MDA Federal Inc. (ex EarthSat corp.) specializes in the development and application of remote sensing and geographic information technologies (GIS). MDA Federal Inc. provides enhanced satellite imagery.
MDA Federal Inc. is a subsidiary of MDA.
AMSAT
AMSAT is a name for amateur radio satellite organizations worldwide, but in particular the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation with headquarters at Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
AMSAT organizations design, build, arrange launches for, and then operate (command) satellites carrying amateur radio payloads, including the OSCAR series of satellites.
Other informally affiliated national organizations exist, such as AMSAT Germany (AMSAT-DL) and AMSAT Japan (JAMSAT).
UTC Aerospace Systems
UTC Aerospace Systems provides environmental controls and life support systems for space and undersea customers. Products include the NASA space suit, environmental controls systems for the International Space Station and nuclear submarines and other space and defense critical subsystems.
UTC Aerospace Systems was formed in 2012 by United Technologies Corporation by merging its acquisition of the Goodrich Corporation into its Hamilton Sundstrand division. UTC Aerospace Systems is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.