Thales Alenia Space and Exotrail have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create a surveillance, command, and control (SCC) solution for small satellite constellations, utilising New Space concepts and technologies. This collaboration leverages Thales Alenia Space’s expertise in satellite systems and Exotrail’s space mobility solutions.
The partnership aims to integrate Exotrail’s spacetower flight dynamics system (FDS) software with Thales Alenia Space’s OPEN SCC satellite control solution. This integration will address the complete range of flight dynamics and satellite operations requirements for engineers and operators.
This solution can be deployed on-premises or as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) within a cloud infrastructure. It will offer customised and scalable features to provide a high degree of agility for ground segments, as well as close customer support.
As a key player in communication constellations such as Globalstar 1 & 2, O3b and Iridium NEXT, and the Kineis Internet of Things (IoT) constellation, Thales Alenia Space will join forces with Exotrail in the new-generation constellations market to further Europe’s independence in space.
Dima Tanzilli, Head of Operational Strategy at Thales Alenia Space, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Exotrail to offer an end-to-end solution supporting the transformation of satellite operations. The synergies from our respective know-how and expertise will serve our customers’ future needs effectively, through a constructive approach in which Europe’s space sovereignty is a prime concern.”
Sébastien Duménil, Exotrail’s Chief Commercial Officer said: “We’re very proud to be working with Thales Alenia Space and to combine spacetower with OPENSCC, a gold standard in space operations. This partnership between new and established players offers a unique solution for operators, particularly of constellations, helping them to deploy and ramp up their satellite control and operations centres.”
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