Mission
The CANEUS Small Satellite Sector Consortium (SSSC) is an international consortium dedicated
to the micro and nano technology implementation, coordination, and standardization of the
small (1-100 kg) satellite industry. Taking an approach similar to that designed for the semiconductor industry, namely the SEMATECH industry group, the SSSC focuses on providing opportunities for industry representatives to participate in cutting-edge technical discussions and high risk/high cost developments while establishing the future direction of the micro, nano, and pico satellite industry.
The CANEUS Small Satellite Sector Consortium emphasizes the identification of end-users of
small satellite missions and their specific needs. Members collaborate to establish how the small satellite industry can respond to these mission or product requirements. This has the effect of opening up the small satellite market and providing business and investment opportunities by facilitating dialogue and the establishment of cooperative relationships.
The mission of the CANEUS Small Satellite Sector Consortium has three elements:
- To provide advocacy for its members and foster the advancement and increased use of
MEMS and nano technology toward the expansion of the small satellite market;
- To be the world’s catalyst for the small (1-100 kg) satellite industry to bring breakthrough (“disruptive”) technologies to the space sector by ensuring space qualification, reliability,lower cost and added-value, and
- By setting a global direction, to create opportunities for the flexible collaboration and conduct of strategic research and development (R&D) so as to yield a significant return on investment (ROI) to the small satellite industry partners.