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Objectives
The main objectives of the study was to address the following points:
- definition of solutions for answering two major Operators needs,
- analysis of various flexible payload scenarios, from a technical, programmatic and market standpoint
- definition and specification of generic Payload architectures
- identification of the associated key Payload developments for the next phase (EQMs complementary to on-going FLIP and ARTES developments).
The project was aiming at a recurrent hardware implementation that would satisfy a large portion of the operators requirements with the objective to define the key development strategic axis for Thales Alenia Space. To achieve this objective, two main European Operators contributed to the establishment of mission specifications, to take into account real needs for flexible payload solutions definition.
Challenges
Main challenge was the definition of Flexible Payload Solutions in line with the Operator views and needs (based on their requirements) and compatible of the cost targets in line with the current commercial market.
Plan
Generic Flexible Payload Solutions answering 2 main Customers have been defined. Needed products development plan has been defined and completed. Outline proposals have been submitted to ESA
Current Status
All key reviews (Mission Review, MTR, FR) have been held successfully.
The project documentation is completed.
