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Altair-1 Hosted Payload Mission

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A complete hosted-payload solution from payload assessment and integration to mission operations and secure data delivery.

Hosted Payload Opportunity

Host Your Payload of Up to 3U on Altair-1

Altair-1 provides a configurable 6U satellite platform for customer instruments, sensors and technology demonstrators. The service can include payload assessment, integration, launch-readiness support, mission operations and secure payload-data delivery for up to three years.

Mission Journey

From Initial Contact to Payload Data

Our structured delivery process supports payload assessment, interface definition, integration, launch-readiness activities and operational data delivery.

01

Initial Contact

Reach out to our mission team with your payload concept and data objectives.

02

Feasibility & Proposal

We evaluate requirements and provide a mission proposal including hosting and data delivery plan.

03

Integration & Testing

Your payload is integrated into our Altair‑1 platform with full functional and environmental testing.

04

Launch & Operation

Altair manages launch, satellite operation, and mission control for your hosted payload.

05

Data Delivery

Data is securely delivered through our subscription‑based cloud platform with API access.

Current Mission Baseline

Hosted Payload Mission Overview

Indicative configuration for payload accommodation on the Altair-1 6U platform. Final specifications are subject to payload assessment, licensing, system design and launch-provider confirmation.

BASELINE

Up to 3U

Payload Allocation

Customer instruments, sensors and technology demonstrators can be accommodated within the Altair-1 6U platform. Final payload volume, mass and interfaces will be confirmed during mission assessment.

INDICATIVE

≈15 W

Payload Power & Duty Cycle

Baseline payload power of up to approximately 15 W during sunlit operations. Peak power of up to approximately 30 W may be supported for limited duty cycles, subject to electrical, battery and thermal analysis.

CONFIGURABLE

UHF + S/X

TT&C & Payload Downlink

UHF telemetry, tracking and command, with optional S-band or X-band payload-data downlink through compatible ground-station networks.

SERVICE

Mission Support

Licensing & Mission Assurance

Support for frequency coordination, payload-safety documentation, national licensing, launch-interface compliance and mission-assurance activities. Final approvals remain subject to the relevant authorities.

CONFIGURABLE

Secure Access

Payload Data Delivery

Secure payload-data transfer, controlled cloud storage, cataloguing and role-based access. API or webhook integration may be configured according to mission requirements.

TARGET

H2 2028

Target Launch

Target rideshare deployment into a Sun-synchronous orbit near 550 km. Payload integration is expected to begin approximately 8 to 12 months before launch, followed by qualification and mission-readiness activities.

Indicative baseline: Payload accommodation, power allocation, communications, orbit and schedule may change following detailed mission analysis, regulatory review, launch integration and final system design.

Technical Baseline

Indicative Hosted Payload Specifications

Preliminary allocations for the hosted-payload area on the Altair-1 6U bus. Final values will be confirmed through the Interface Control Document and joint engineering analysis.

Platform
Altair-1 6U CubeSat
Payload volume
Up to approximately 3U
Payload mass
Subject to spacecraft mass budget and deployer limits
Payload power
Up to approximately 15 W during sunlit operations
Peak power
Up to approximately 30 W for limited duty cycles, subject to analysis
TT&C
UHF telemetry, tracking and command
Data downlink
Optional S-band or X-band payload-data downlink
Target orbit
Sun-synchronous orbit near 550 km
Payload integration
Approximately 8–12 months before the confirmed launch date
Target launch
Second half of 2028
Mission service
Operations and data-delivery service for up to 3 years

The CubeSat form factor does not itself define payload power, communications performance or launch schedule. Final values depend on the spacecraft, payload, orbit and launch configuration.

Service Options

Hosted Payload Service Packages

Select a service level based on your payload-integration, operational-support and data-delivery requirements. Final scope, schedule and commercial terms will be confirmed after mission assessment.

Foundation Service

Payload Integration

Essential engineering, integration and mission-access support for straightforward payloads.

  • Initial payload feasibility assessment
  • Agreed payload volume allocation
  • Interface Control Document support
  • Mechanical and electrical integration
  • Payload functional testing
  • Launch-integration support
  • Standard mission operations
  • Scheduled payload-data delivery
Recommended

Mission Operations

Complete payload integration, operational support and secure data delivery.

  • Everything in Payload Integration
  • Detailed interface and mission analysis
  • Payload commissioning support
  • Configurable payload duty cycles
  • Priority operational scheduling
  • Regular payload commanding
  • Secure cloud-based data access
  • Mission-performance reporting
  • Operational technical support
Custom Service

Dedicated Mission Service

Tailored mission operations for demanding payload and data requirements.

  • Everything in Mission Operations
  • Higher operational priority
  • Custom payload-commanding schedules
  • Higher data-volume allocation
  • API or webhook integration
  • Dedicated mission support
  • Custom reports and analytics
  • Defined support response times
  • Optional service-level agreement

The commercial proposal may include a one-time engineering, integration and launch-support fee, followed by recurring mission-operations and data-service fees. Optional services may be priced according to data volume, commanding frequency, API development, reporting requirements and mission duration.

Mission Assessment

Tell Us About Your Payload

Provide the initial payload and mission information below. Our team will review the requirements and contact you to discuss feasibility, accommodation and service options.

Submission does not constitute confirmation of payload acceptance, launch availability or final commercial terms.