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This is Alén Space's blog for small satellites and space content. If you want to put your business idea in space and you are interested in the functionalities and potentials of nanosatellites and microsatellites, this is your place. 

How to Get the Most out of a Small Satellite Constellation

The correct coordination and management of a small satellite constellation is the key to its success. It is not necessary to think about mega-projects like Starlink, the SpaceX communications constellation that expects to have up to 42,000 satellites, since even in smaller missions there are some common challenges.

Small Satellite Applications: 26 Businesses in Space to Start Now

When we talk about small satellite applications, we are basically answering this question: What are they for? It may seem like a simple and straightforward question, but books on the subject could be written.

How to Use Small Satellites for ADS-B and Asset Tracking

If we talk about major trends in the use of small satellites, then we have to talk about asset tracking. Geolocation has long been a part of our lives. When we make any kind of purchase on the Internet, we are used to knowing the status and location of our order practically in real time.

8 Steps to Develop your Space Business Ideas in the New Space Age

When we talk about the New Space age, every second counts. If a few decades ago there was talk of the “space race” between the United States and the Soviet Union, today there has been no change in the need to be the first... or to reach space earlier than the competition.

Small Satellites: What Tech Do You Need for Space IoT Services?

If you intend to enter the New Space age to offer space IoT services with the help of small satellites, the last thing you want to read is probably an explanation of what IoT (Internet of Things) is, what M2M (Machine to Machine) communications are, or how many millions of connected devices there will be worldwide in 2030.