Builders of satellites large and small must work together to benefit science

摘要

In recent years, large satellite and small satellite companies have made groundbreaking technology advancements for the benefit of industry. Today, however, there is a divide between the two due, I believe, to each side feeling slightly threatened by the other. New mission-relevant technology, lower costs and faster turnaround times are available through smallsat integrators, and yet the larger satellite providers have a long legacy of proven technology that works, technology that we already use regularly in our daily lives. Both sides have come so far that it would be a shame for us to miss the opportunity to cooperate and use our abilities and knowledge to make a real difference to the world.