To advance developments and applications in satellite technology even faster than before, the use of so-called small satellites represents an enormous potential. Of particular interest are nano- and microsatellites with masses between 10 and 100 kilograms. Unlike the development of standard satellites with masses starting at several hundred kilograms, which typically require many years of development, small satellites can be realized in a fraction of the time. This results in a much faster innovation cycle.

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