CubeSat
๐๐ก๐ ๐ฬฒ๐ฎฬฒ๐ฬฒ๐ฬฒ๐ฬฒ๐ฬฒ๐ญฬฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ! ๐ (๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง) A CubeSat, a small satellite about the size of a Rubik's cube (10x10x10 cmยณ), can be configured as a single unit (1U) or in clusters (1U, 2U, 3U, 6U, 12U, and more). For over a decade, CubeSats have revolutionized space launches, providing cost-effective, timely, and straightforward solutions for missions in low-Earth orbit. They offer invaluable opportunities for scientific research and technology demonstrations for commercial companies, non-profits, and educational institutions.
The United States leads CubeSat innovation, with NASA establishing the global CubeSat standard and offering launch opportunities through the CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI). This initiative has been crucial in advancing CubeSat technology and deployment.
alued at $210.1 million in 2019, the global CubeSat market is projected to reach $491.3 million by 2027, with a CAGR of 15.1%. ๐
The CubeSat market is segmented by size, application, end-user, subsystem, and region. Market applications include earth observation, traffic monitoring, science & technology, education, space observation, and communication. Key market players include Planet Labs Inc., GomSpace, AAC Clyde Space, and more.