What are Satellite Parts : Top Manufacturers and Vendors
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Satellite parts include subsystems and components such as antennas, transponders, solar panels, propulsion units, onboard computers, sensors, communication modules, and power systems. These components work together to support satellite operation, communication, navigation, Earth observation, scientific research, and defense missions.
Figure 1 illustrates the typical parts used in a satellite or spacecraft.
- Command Antenna
- Communication Antenna
- Solar Cells
- Batteries
- Radio Transmitter, Radio Receiver
- Fuel
- Motor
- Thrusters
- Camera Image
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Table 1 below lists manufacturers of satellite parts:
| Satellite Parts Manufacturers | Description |
|---|---|
| Boeing | USA |
| Astrium Satellites | Europe/France/Germany/Spain/UK |
| Space Systems | USA |
| Thales Alenia Space | Europe |
| JSC Information Satellite Systems | Russia |
| OHB | Germany |
| Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd | Malaysia |
| British Aerospace | UK |
| Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd | Malaysia |
| ISRO | INDIA |
| SUPARCO | Pakistan |
| Iranian Space Agency | Iran |
Summary
Satellite parts include communication, power, propulsion, sensing, and control components used in spacecraft. Leading manufacturers and vendors supply satellite hardware for commercial, scientific, and defense space missions.
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