Large Launchers Shuttle Smallsats To LEO—And Beyond

Credit: Arianespace
Filling up a big rocket with small satellites is not for the faint of heart. “For a big launch vehicle the most important role is matchmaker in grouping small satellites,” says Ko Ogasawara, vice president and general manager with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, developer and operator of Japan...

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