Space Hardware Marketplace — Satellite Platforms, Components & Ground Equipment

Software & Services

PROTO-D (Design & Feasibility Analyses)

StarSpec Technologies

Disciplines coveredMechanical, electrical, software
ServicesTrade-studies, feasibility analyses, heritage-based recommendations, proposal/bid support
Application environmentsTerrestrial, high-altitude stratosphere (<40km), LEO (<700km)

A professional consulting service offering mechanical, electrical, and software design trade studies and feasibility analyses for space missions.

Satellite Platforms

CUSTOM-Spec (Semi-custom Balloon Gondolas)

StarSpec Technologies

Service typeSemi-custom balloon gondola design and build
HeritageNASA/CSA-heritage designs
Included servicesOperations software, proposal support, mechanical/thermal reporting

A semi-custom balloon gondola development service applying decades of NASA/CSA-heritage design, integration, and operations expertise.

Satellite Platforms

STRATO-Spec (Multi-payload Gondola)

StarSpec Technologies

Axes1-axis, azimuth-controlled
Pointing reconstruction< 1 arcsec from balloon
Payload supportUp to 20 payloads, 10-100kg each

A modular, azimuth-controlled balloon gondola supporting up to 20 simultaneous payloads for stratospheric missions.

Satellite Platforms

SCANNER-Spec (High Fidelity Scanning Gondola)

StarSpec Technologies

Axes2-axes
Slew rate3 to 30 dps
Pointing reconstruction< 1 arcsec from balloon

A large-format two-axis scanning balloon gondola with high slew rates and precise pointing reconstruction for heavy payloads.

Satellite Platforms

PRECISION-Spec (Sub-Arcsecond Stabilized Gondola)

StarSpec Technologies

Stabilization axes3-axes
Stabilization precision< 0.05 arcsec
Target acquisition< 1 arcsec from balloon

A high-precision three-axis stabilized balloon gondola platform capable of sub-arcsecond target acquisition from the stratosphere.

Satellite Platforms

InspireSAT (Sub-Arcsecond Satellite Stabilization)

StarSpec Technologies

Stabilization< 1 arcsec
Target acquisition< 1 arcsec in LEO
Bus size12U with 3U payload capacity

A compact 12U satellite bus platform providing sub-arcsecond stabilization and target acquisition in low Earth orbit.

Software & Services

AIMLE (On-Demand AI Data Processing)

StarSpec Technologies

Processing typeAI/ML-based trend, feature, and object extraction
ApplicationsSatellite imagery, archival data analysis, predictive modeling
Data compatibilityComplex heterogeneous datasets

A general-purpose AI/ML data processing engine for trend, feature, and object extraction across complex satellite and archival datasets.

Software & Services

ZinAOI Mapper (On-Demand Sub-mm Mapping)

StarSpec Technologies

Data typeInSAR data
Analysis methodMachine learning-based deformation trending and seasonal analysis
ApplicationsInfrastructure maintenance, climate topography, urban development monitoring, disaster informatics

An InSAR analysis tool using machine learning to map sub-millimeter surface deformation for infrastructure, climate, and disaster monitoring.

Software & Services

TLM (Space-based Operations Software)

StarSpec Technologies

CapabilitiesOn-the-fly commanding, data access, quick-look analysis
Supported languagesC, Python, Rust (custom ports available)
CompressionLossless

Mission control software enabling on-the-fly commanding, data access, and quick-look analysis with flight heritage on NASA and CSA…

Test Equipment & EGSE

M-COTS (Modified COTS Qualification)

StarSpec Technologies

Service typeCOTS modification consultation and validation
Validation methodContinuous validation via TARDIGRADE testing
Environment coverageStratosphere to LEO

A professional consultation and validation service for modifying commercial-off-the-shelf components for space use.

Test Equipment & EGSE

TARDIGRADE (Rapid Space-based Testing)

StarSpec Technologies

Testing typesTVAC, radiation testing
Campaign frequencyBi-annual
Radiation profile coverageStratosphere (<40km) to LEO (<700km)

A rapid qualification testing service for low-TRL space hardware, offering thermal-vacuum and radiation testing campaigns.

Other Products

DRS (High-altitude Data Drop Module)

StarSpec Technologies

Storage capacity5TB per unit
Landing prediction accuracy< 200 m
InterfacesGigE, WiFi

A stratospheric data recovery module that drops onboard storage on command with sub-200m landing prediction accuracy.

Other Products

PIVOT (Balloon Azimuth Servo-System)

StarSpec Technologies

Pointing accuracy< 1 deg
Max slew rate30 dps
Payload capacity10-3000kg

A NASA/CSA-compliant azimuth pointing servo-system for stratospheric balloon gondolas with built-in pendulation dampening.

Other Products

PSRB (Modular Power Switching)

StarSpec Technologies

Switching capacity5-48 VDC @ 20 A
Current readout bandwidth590 Hz
InterfaceDSUB 17W2

A stackable modular power distribution and switching unit handling up to 20A at 5-48 VDC with per-channel current…

Other Products

SPS (Remote Solar Power Generation)

StarSpec Technologies

Power rating110 W / panel direct solar flux
Array range50-1600W
Feedback interfaceRS-232/485

A modular photovoltaic power generation system for satellites and balloon payloads, scalable from single cells to multi-kilowatt arrays.

ADCS & Navigation

PSS (Az/El Solar Tracker)

StarSpec Technologies

Positioning accuracy< 5 arcmin @ 5 Hz
InterfacesGigE, RS-232/485
Power5W per array unit

A modular azimuth/elevation solar positioning sensor array delivering high-accuracy solar tracking for satellites and balloon payloads.

ADCS & Navigation

ADCS Sub-Arcsecond Attitude Controller

StarSpec Technologies

Attitude stabilization< 0.1 arcsec
Target acquisition< 1 arcsec
Bandwidth10-100 Hz

An integrated attitude determination and control system offering sub-arcsecond stabilization and target acquisition with onboard CPU and FPGA…

ADCS & Navigation

CRW (Cogless Reaction Wheel)

StarSpec Technologies

Pointing control< 1 arcsec
Torque ripple< 0.1%
Momentum range0.1-2000 Nms

A cogless reaction wheel actuator providing extremely low torque ripple for precise spacecraft and balloon gondola attitude control.