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Monday, 22 April 2013 17:44

Space Applications Services

Space Applications Services N.V./S.A. is a Belgian space technology company, founded in 1987, whose aim is to develop innovative systems, solutions and products for the aerospace markets.

The main business lines are:

  • Complete ground segments, control centers and control systems for spacecraft and robots;
  • Human-machine and human-robot interaction systems and products, including visualization systems;
  • Space system operation services: ground facility set up, operations preparation, planning, training and execution;
Published in Organisations
Thursday, 06 December 2012 16:50

Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC)

Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) is a command and control (C2) weapon system focused on planning and executing US Strategic Command's Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC SPACE) mission.

The purpose of the JSpOC is to provide a focal point for the operational employment of worldwide joint space forces, and enable the Commander of JFCC SPACE to integrate space power into global military operations. The JSpOC is located at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. It is the organization responsible for performing all of the orbit determination activity necessary to maintain the US space catalogue. 

In particular it keeps a real-time catalog of orbiting objects, including debris.

Published in Organisations
Saturday, 09 June 2012 20:45

SES TechCom Services

SES TechCom Services provides operational services, technical consultancy and high-tech products as well as integrated solutions to the satellite industry around the world.

It is a 100%-owned SES company (May 2013).

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