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The
Secondary Payload Program created by Final Analysis is a unique
opportunity to "piggyback" on our global constellation.
The
primary function of the FAISAT satellites is to provide global
wireless data services, however a percentage of the resources
on each satellite has been set aside to host an extra payload,
instrument or experiment for scientific and technology programs.
Payloads up to 20 kgs can be accommodated on one or more of our
low earth orbiting satellites in a shared mission cost model.
The
sharing of the satellite, ground systems, and operations with
a commercial program is a unique, new way of doing business that
is based on spreading the cost for the experiment over a broader
market base, and the leveraging of the commercial production processes
for economies of scale.
Final
Analysis has a six-year history of promoting Secondary
Payloads and has performed payload accommodations studies
on many instruments of different types. This experience has
led to a technical approach both flexible and low cost
through a reduction of non-recurring engineering.
Features
of the Secondary Payload Program include:
 Quick,
flexible access to space
Turnkey
service
Multiple
research scenarios
Low-cost,
"success on orbit" payment terms
Scientists
seeking to conduct experiments with space-based sensors are provided
with a turnkey mission capability including satellite bus, payload
accommodations, launch and orbit placement, and data acquisition
support. Developers of flight systems are provided with an opportunity
to validate new components thus reducing buyer risk in support
of commercial sales.
The
declining cost of space missions, the recognition of space as
a 21st Century technology, and the ability of space to meet a
variety of national needs has resulted in the emergence of new
space programs in countries around the world. These new space
programs and agencies require modest programs with current technology
and collaboration with local industry.
The
Secondary Payload Program offers primary and secondary options
for space access, allowing an agency to pursue several space programs,
and can involve local industry in both the secondary payload flight
and in the commercial sales of the telecommunications service
offered by the primary payload.
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