Mission-Proven Ground Segment Software

Constellation Management Software and Mission Control Software run the same autonomous ground operations that power Plan-S constellations and ground stations in Ankara, Erzurum, and Sweden.

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An integrated, cloud-ready ground software suite that unifies constellation management, mission control, and ground station operations, enabling autonomous, end-to-end multi-satellite operations across a global network.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The ground segment is engineered with the same rigor as the space segment.

Dedicated ground stations are designed, built, and operated as part of an integrated, distributed space-to-cloud architecture.

The ground segment software forms a modular and extensible unifying layer that keeps this ecosystem synchronized, enabling scalable operations across satellites, ground stations, and mission teams as a single system.

The ground segment software is structured around three core domains:

Constellation Management Software (CoM) The autonomous backbone of the ground segment, managing ground stations, orchestrating satellite passes, coordinating communication windows, and synchronizing system-wide ground operations.

Satellite Exchange Services (SatEx) A layered, service-based exchange layer that abstracts satellite protocols and ground hardware, handling protocol processing and data flow between ground stations and mission control applications.

Mission Control Software (MCS) A unified mission control system for telemetry, telecommand, and autonomous mission execution, enabling operators to control diverse satellites with different interfaces through a single operational platform.

The architecture is designed to be modular, scalable, and extensible, allowing deployments across on-premises environments, cloud infrastructures, or hybrid topologies while maintaining consistent operational principles.

VALUE AT A GLANCE

Proven. Precise. Mission-Driven.

Developed for real-world satellite operations, the suite runs 24/7 to manage passes, monitor satellites, and operate distributed ground stations.

Constellation Management Software coordinates the global ground network and pass execution, Satellite Exchange Services abstract protocols and hardware, and Mission Control Software manages satellite-level operations. Together, they provide operators with a single, coherent operational picture—from global schedules and station status down to parameter-level telemetry.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Constellation Management Software

Central orchestration platform for autonomous management of satellite constellations and ground station networks, enabling coordinated operations across distributed sites.

Ground station planning and scheduling engine that allocates satellite passes, resolves conflicts, and optimizes communication windows across missions and locations.

Automatically executes scheduled passes by preparing ground stations and handing off operations to connected systems, minimizing operator involvement.

Event-driven orchestration that turns schedules, system states, and operational events into automated actions across the ground segment.

Trigger-based workflows that respond automatically to changes in station availability, pass execution state, or mission configuration.

Priority-aware scheduling that optimizes pass plans when demands conflict, ensuring efficient use of ground station resources.

Supervises entire ground segment components as a unified operational system, providing centralized visibility and control.

Ground station control and configuration management, including radio, link, and all other station parameters across missions and sites.

Supports seamless expansion of the ground network, including new station integration and configuration updates, without interrupting ongoing operations.

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Satellite Exchange Services

A service-based data exchange fabric that decouples satellites, ground station hardware, and mission control systems through layered protocol abstraction.

Enables seamless interoperability between heterogeneous satellites, ground station equipment, and multiple mission control applications without tight coupling.

Operates independently from constellation orchestration and mission control layers, acting as a shared exchange foundation across the ground segment.

Implements protocol-specific processors supporting standard space and ground communication protocol families, including CCSDS-based links, CSP- and IP-based networks, delay-tolerant communication, and mission-specific protocols.

Encodes, decodes, and transforms protocol data through dedicated processors, allowing protocol logic to evolve independently of upper-layer applications.

Supports heterogeneous security mechanisms across links and protocols, enabling different encryption, authentication, and integrity schemes to coexist within the same operational environment.

Allows both stateless and stateful processors, enabling advanced capabilities without increasing mission control complexity.

Message-driven architecture based on publish/subscribe patterns, automatically routing incoming and outgoing data according to data flow configuration.

Allows new processors, protocols, or interfaces to be added as modular services, without impacting existing missions or deployed systems.

Provides a flexible foundation for specialized or mission-specific data handling by introducing new processors at the exchange layer rather than modifying core applications

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Mission Control Software

Unified telemetry parameter catalog with clear definitions, units, valid ranges, and decoding rules across missions for consistent satellite monitoring.

Real-time telemetry visualization with configurable thresholds, health indicators, and status views focused on satellite state and behavior.

Telecommand preparation and execution, including command sequences and reusable command sets for complex operational scenarios.

Mission Flow framework for defining reusable operational workflows using conditional logic, branching, and loops instead of one-off scripts.

Flows can react to real-time telemetry values and system events, enabling immediate actions and autonomous decision-making without operator intervention.

Consistent execution of routine operations, anomaly responses, and mode transitions through deterministic, repeatable mission flows.

APPLICATIONS IN ACTION

Ground Software for Complex Mission Mixes

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Constellation-Scale IoT Missions

For dense IoT constellations with frequent, short-duration passes, COM automates pass planning and execution across all available ground stations. SatEx abstracts heterogeneous satellite protocols and ground hardware, enabling seamless data exchange, while MCS maintains per-satellite health monitoring, telemetry insight, and command execution for fleet-scale operations.

Earth Observation & Data-Intensive Missions

Data-heavy Earth observation missions rely on COM to schedule passes around network, station, and orbital constraints. SatEx handles protocol processing and data exchange across diverse downlink paths, while MCS automates session preparation, execution, and verification. Trigger-based mission flows dynamically adjust downlink configurations or prioritize specific data products based on orbit segment, target region, or platform state.

Institutional and National Missions

For sovereignty- and security-driven programs, the Plan-S ground software stack supports deployments aligned with strict ownership, policy, and operational control requirements. SatEx enables secure data exchange across heterogeneous links and protocols, COM manages orchestration across trusted ground assets, and MCS provides deterministic, auditable mission execution. The system can be deployed in fully controlled environments while remaining aligned with cloud-native operational principles.

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Orbit-Tested Ground Control, Ready to Deploy.

The suite brings together COM for constellation-wide orchestration, SatEx for ground-to-space data exchange, and MCS for satellite-level mission control within a modern, cloud-ready architecture and operator-focused experience.

For organizations building or scaling space missions , from a single pathfinder satellite to a full constellation, the platform delivers ground segment software that has already been tested, hardened, and refined through real-world operations.

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