| Segment | Research | Development | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Observation | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Satellite-based Applications | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Instruments and Payloads | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Spacecraft and on-board Equipment | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Ground Segment | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Materials and Processes | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Structures | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Electronic Components | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Software | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Basic Research for Space Technology | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Small Satellite Activities | ✔ | ✔ |
Profile
As the International Space Station (ISS) is set to be decommissioned by 2030, the privatization of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and its use for research, development and industrial production will begin. Pioneering space enterprises and large private stations will lead LEO's utilization, significantly lowering transportation and operational costs.These new private space stations will not only conduct research but also focus on development and large-scale manufacturing.
The extensive knowledge developed by the ISS over decades is poised to soon shift into practical applications and production. In the next decade, orbital space flight is expected to see a transformation as profound as the one aviation experienced a century ago, evolving from experimental flights to regular, affordable mass transport.
We at the CSA understand the enormous potential of this upcoming industrial revolution and have therefore joined forces.
