The total available market for in-space technology validation is estimated to be around US $2.3B (through 2010). Initially, CANEUS NPS it will have access to an available market of approximately US $6M between 2007-2010. The CANEUS in-space validation business model applies to nearly every major area of evolving MNT for space applications, including the following domains:
Satellite Systems Thermal Control Systems Power Management Systems Attitude and Station-Keeping Ground Control Systems for Large Constellations Autonomous Navigation Precision formation flying Satellite Subsystems & Payloads Sensors Materials Electrical systems Power systems Propulsion systems Communications systems
The following figure shows the addressable market of In-Space Technology Validation Market breakdown (ISTVM) through 2010:
Figure 4.0 Estimated CANEUS ISTVM Addressable Market Through 2010 Total $2.3B)