Satellites are currently an integral part of a huge information system that provides various human needs. This applies to navigation, meteorology, scientific research, television and voice signal transmission. To carry out such work, various devices are required, the production of which is carried out by the satellite manufacturer.
Company Features
One of the companies included in the Roscosmos association is the joint-stock company Information Satellite Systems. Production facilities and research departments are located in Zheleznogorsk.
The organization began with design supervision of the production of ballistic missiles, after which it moved on to the development and design of light spacecraft of the Cosmos family and communications satellites.
At the moment, among the features of production and services for consumers, it is worth highlighting the following areas of the company’s activities:
- Design and production of satellites and satellite systems providing communications, television signal transmission, intended for the needs of geodesy, cartography, and navigation.
- Providing a control system for spacecraft.
- Providing technical support for the operation of the satellite throughout the entire period of its operation.
- Introduction of segments of ground control of a satellite, or an entire constellation of spacecraft.
- Training of personnel to work with equipment that ensures the functioning of spacecraft.
- Carrying out research work, long-term planning in the field of development and creation of satellites.
Who can become a client of the company and the algorithm of work
Services are provided to companies and organizations from around the world. These may include: governments and other official bodies; commercial companies of any form of ownership; private individuals. What is important is the formulation of a specific task and the possibility of financing the development, construction and launch of a satellite.
The cooperation process consists of several stages:
- The technical specifications and design of the future spacecraft are being drawn up. All specifications and capabilities of the satellite are agreed upon.
- The satellite is created on the technical base of the enterprise and launched into space from a selected site.
- The manufacturer trains the customer’s personnel to operate the device and provides technical support throughout the entire operation cycle.
The company has experience in international cooperation, its reputation is confirmed by working spacecraft.