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MSCM: Leveraging Multispectral Ground and User Segment for Business Expansion Opportunities

Ground Segment
  • Ground Stations & Mission Management
The Multispectral Companion Mission (MSCM) by Aerospacelab is set to enhance the capabilities of Copernicus Earth Observation (EO) products, providing higher revisit rates for essential applications. In its Phase 2, MSCM is focused on designing, implementing, and testing a comprehensive ground and user segment to broaden its product portfolio, thus further supporting innovative EO initiatives.
Objectives of the Product
  • Develop and market innovative multispectral data and global variable products.
  • Fully or partially commercialise the ground and user segment.
  • Position Aerospacelab competitively in the satellite data market.
  • Refine offerings to meet the growing industry demand for accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Customers and their Needs
  • Environmental Agencies: Seek precise multispectral data for effective environmental monitoring and reporting.
  • Agricultural Enterprises: Demand high-quality data to enhance precision agriculture and optimise yield management.
  • Urban Planners: Rely on trustworthy spatial data to inform urban development, infrastructure planning, and policymaking decisions.

Targeted customer/users’ countries

Three primary user groups will benefit from MSCM data products:

1. European institutions

2. Private commercial companies, including:

  • Value-Added Services providers
  • Major commodity traders/producers and financial services firms

3. Additional Sentinel-2 users, including non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, and research centers.


Product description

In the latest development of Aerospacelab’s MSCM Phase 2, the company is set to offer an extensive range of multispectral imaging (MSI) data and global variables, tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of its clientele. Customers have the flexibility to purchase these data products either in full or in part, ensuring that they can select the options that best align with their specific requirements. This customisable approach enhances accessibility, making it easier for users to integrate MSI data into their projects effectively.


Added Value
  • Customisable Access: Customers have the option to choose between complete or limited access to MSI data and associated services.
  • Comprehensive Data: Integrating MSI data with global variables delivers critical insights for various applications.
  • Intuitive Design: The ground and user segment are crafted for straightforward access and ease of use with the data.
  • Enhanced Competitive Edge: These features enable Aerospacelab to maintain its competitive stance in the satellite data market.

Current Status

The MSCM Phase 2, which commenced in 2022, is projected to be completed by September 2025, with the Test Readiness Review anticipated to occur by May 2025.

Prime Contractor Company
Aerospacelab
Belgium Flag Belgium
Contractor Project Manager
Name
Alix De Beusscher
Address
14B, rue André Dumont – 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert – Belgium
ESA Technical Officer
Name
Pejman Nejadi
Contacts

pejman.nejadi@esa.int

 

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