Technology Planning

As the potential commercial applications of space grows, more and more companies are evaluating the market potential and what it takes to enter the market.  Whether it is the desire to become a “space company” or an application of the space based analytics, Winston and Cooper can help you get there.  

Our staff understands the entire space system life cycle, cradle to grave.  We apply our years of experience to help companies evaluate what it takes to deliver a space based product or service.

A cornerstone of our approach is to understand clients specific needs and goals; thereby ensuring a focused analysis of the costs and benefits.  Many factors may impact the end result, including proper staffing (internal versus external), timing of resource needs as well as the related investments.  We provide:

• An assessment of required capital investments, including:
  • Infrastructure and facilities
  • Equipment
  • Staffing and required skill sets
  • Development tools and software packages
• Technology on ramps
  • What are the truly unique technologies that require investment and what already exists and can be efficiently procured?
  • Where in the life cycle do these on-ramps occur and how to manage the timing of these investments.
• Technology off-ramps
  • Where does it make sense to transition a capability to an outside organization (e.g. contract manufacturing, testing, analysis, etc)
  • What are the limitations, risks, and management requirements for these transitions?
• Expanding a supply chain through strategic partnerships
• What are the recurring costs associated with maintaining a capability?  

Whether it is establishing a capability to provide a unique space payload or system, assessing the acquisition of a space company, or expanding internal investments in space data analytic capabilities, WInston and Cooper has the knowledge and skills to make it a success.