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A complete hosted‑payload solution

Put Your Up to 3U Payload in Orbit on Altair‑1

A complete hosted‑payload solution — from your first contact to secure data delivery. Altair provides not only the satellite platform but also full mission operation and data subscription service for up to 3 years.

From Contact to Data

Our streamlined process ensures a smooth journey from concept to receiving your data through our secure delivery system.

1

Initial Contact

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

2

Feasibility & Proposal

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

3

Integration & Testing

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

4

Launch & Operation

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

5

Data Delivery

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

Mission Overview

Up to 3U Hosted Payload

Bring your instrument, sensor, or tech demo. We provide the 6U bus; you own your payload & data rights.

Power & Duty Cycle

Up to ~15 W average (≈30 W peak negotiable), managed thermal/power budget, and flexible duty cycles.

TT&C + High‑Rate Downlink

Integrated UHF/S‑band TT&C with options for X‑band payload data via partner GSaaS networks.

Compliance & Licensing

End‑to‑end support across spectrum, payload safety, in‑country licensing, and mission assurance.

Data Delivery API

Secure cloud ingestion, catalogs, and webhook/API delivery with role‑based access controls.

2027 Launch Window

Target SSO rideshare (500–600 km). Integration 2026 H2, ORR 2027 H1, Launch 2027 H2.

Baseline Specifications

Baseline allocations for the hosted payload bay on the Altair‑1 6U bus. Final values subject to ICD and joint analysis.

Platform
Altair‑1 6U CubeSat (10×20×30 cm)
Hosted Volume
Up to 3U (10×10×30 cm equivalent)
Mass Budget
Up to ~4.5 kg for payload (subject to analysis)
Average Power
~15 W average / ~30 W peak (design dependent)
Pointing
Nadir‑pointing; fine pointing/ADCS upgrade available
Thermal
Passive baseline; heater zones available
Comms
UHF/S‑band TT&C; X‑band payload downlink option via partners
Orbit
Sun‑Synchronous Orbit ~500–600 km (target)
Ops Life
3 years (operational design life)

Hosting Packages (Subscription‑Based)

Each hosting plan includes full satellite operation and data delivery service for up to 3 years.

Tech Demo

US$ 250k–350k

Shared 1U–2U time‑sliced access

  • Sub‑1U/1U payloads (shared bay)
  • Duty cycle allocation
  • Standard data delivery
  • Group regulatory support

Standard (up to 2U)

US$ 700k–950k

Exclusive up to 2U hosting for 24–36 months

  • Exclusive bay (≤2U)
  • Priority power & passes
  • Private data pipeline/API
  • Full regulatory & integration support

Enterprise (up to 3U)

Custom

Higher power/data & options on 6U bus

  • X‑band downlink option
  • Enhanced ADCS pointing
  • On‑orbit reprogramming
  • Premium mission assurance

Reserve Your Payload Slot

Tell us your payload size, power, and desired launch window (2027). We'll reach out to start your 3‑year hosted mission journey.