The Final Analysis network of ground tracking stations provides data acquisition and commanding using a store and forward mode of telemetry and command operations. The Final Analysis Secondary Payload Program provides turnkey, low-cost science and technology mission services for small payloads. Payloads up to 20 kgs can piggyback on one or more of our low-earth orbiting commercial communications satellites in a shared mission cost model. As part of the Final Analysis commitment to the commercialization of space for quick, flexible, low-cost access, secondary payload slots have been reserved on each satellite. A percentage of the satellite resources is allocated to secondary payloads and provisions are made for mechanical, electrical, and data interfaces.
Payment is based on mission success.
NASA and DoD Technology Programs Technology demonstration organizations are provided with quick access to space, allowing the technology to be rapidly demonstrated for quicker infusion into the operational missions. Commercial Space Product Industry Developers of flight components and systems are provided with an opportunity to flight validate new components and systems in support of commercial sales, thereby reducing the risk for the first buyers of these components and systems. The program also allows the developer to collect long term flight trends on the components and systems. The declining cost of space missions, the recognition of space as a 21st Century technology, and the ability of space to meet a variety of national needs has resulted in the emergence of new space programs in countries around the world. These new space programs and agencies require modest programs with current technology and collaboration with local industry.