TAG helps clients acquire and deliver space infrastructure: satellites and payloads, ground stations, mission control systems, data platforms and connectivity networks. We act as the owner's engineer, procurement coordinator and delivery partner.
Scope
- Requirements definition. Translating mission needs into clear technical and performance requirements.
- Procurement strategy. Choosing between buy, build, partner and service models, and designing transparent tenders.
- Supplier evaluation. Technical and commercial due diligence of international and African suppliers.
- Contract management. Milestones, acceptance testing, warranties and change control.
- Integration and commissioning. Coordinating installation, testing and handover of ground and space systems.
- Safety and assurance. Product assurance, operational safety and responsible space practice.
Typical systems
Satellites and payloads
Earth observation, communications and technology demonstration missions.
Ground segment
Tracking, telemetry and command stations, data reception and processing.
Data platforms
Archives, analytics pipelines and secure distribution systems.
Connectivity networks
Satellite broadband, backhaul and resilient government networks.
Delivery process
- 01
Define
Mission objectives, requirements and acceptance criteria.
- 02
Procure
Transparent competition, evaluation and contract award.
- 03
Build and verify
Supplier oversight, design reviews and testing.
- 04
Commission
Installation, integration and operational handover.
- 05
Operate and sustain
Training, maintenance and performance monitoring.