Hong Kong HQ · Operating across Central Asia
We manage the missions that put Central Asia in orbit.
ISS is an independent management company for space projects. We coordinate satellite launches, licensing, procurement, and in-orbit operations for governments, agencies, and private operators in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
- Central Asian countries served
- 5
- Integrated service lines
- 12
- Launch campaign coverage
- 24/7
- Accountable point of contact
- 1
What a space management company does
Space programs fail in the gaps between organisations. We manage the gaps.
A single satellite mission can involve a manufacturer in one country, a launch provider in another, ground stations on three continents, and regulators in every jurisdiction the signal touches.
ISS acts as the owner's representative. We don't build rockets or satellites — we make sure everyone who does delivers on time, on budget, and in full compliance, from the first feasibility study to the last day of in-orbit operations.
- One accountable team across every contractor and border
- Independent from launch providers and manufacturers
- Fluent in the regulatory frameworks of all five Central Asian states
- Reporting built for ministries, boards, and investors alike
Services
Twelve disciplines. One mission lifecycle.
Engage us for a single workstream or the entire program. Every service is designed to plug into the others, so nothing is lost at the hand-off.
Phase 1
Plan & Structure
Before hardware is ordered, we test the idea, secure the approvals, and build the financial frame the program will run on.
- 01
Feasibility studies & business development
Technical, market, and financial assessments for new space ventures — from national Earth-observation programs to commercial constellations.
- Market & demand analysis
- Mission concept options
- Partner and investor briefs
- 02
Regulatory compliance & licensing
We navigate launch, spectrum, and export regimes across multiple jurisdictions so every filing lands on time and in the right order.
- ITU frequency filings
- National launch & operating licences
- Export-control clearance
- 03
Budgeting, cost control & reporting
Program-level budgets with earned-value tracking, contingency management, and board-ready financial reporting.
- Baseline cost model
- Monthly EVM reports
- Audit-ready ledgers
- 04
Risk management & insurance
Structured risk registers and placement of launch, in-orbit, and third-party liability cover with specialist underwriters.
- Mission risk register
- Launch + 1 year cover
- Liability insurance placement
Phase 2
Build & Launch
We coordinate the many hands that move a satellite from factory floor to launch pad — and keep the calendar honest.
- 05
Satellite launch project management
A single accountable team coordinating manufacturers, launch providers, and customers from contract signature to separation.
- Integrated master schedule
- Interface control management
- Weekly program reviews
- 06
Launch campaigns & mission timelines
On-site oversight of launch campaigns, readiness reviews, and countdown coordination at the launch base.
- Campaign plan & staffing
- Readiness review chairing
- Launch-day coordination
- 07
Procurement & supply chain
Sourcing of flight hardware, components, and ground equipment with qualified suppliers and traceable quality records.
- Supplier qualification
- Long-lead item tracking
- Quality & traceability files
- 08
Vendor & contractor management
Contract management for launch providers, payload integrators, and ground-station operators — performance, milestones, and payments.
- Contract & milestone tracking
- Vendor performance reviews
- Change & claims control
- 09
Payload logistics, integration & testing
Secure transport of payloads across borders, cleanroom scheduling, and coordination of environmental and functional test campaigns.
- Customs & transport plans
- Cleanroom & test scheduling
- Test witness reporting
Phase 3
Operate & Sustain
After separation, the work shifts to keeping satellites healthy, data flowing, and every stakeholder informed.
- 10
Ground segment & mission control coordination
Coordination of ground stations, mission control centres, and operations teams across time zones and networks.
- Ground network planning
- Operations procedures
- Contact scheduling
- 11
Post-launch support & fleet management
Commissioning support, data services coordination, and lifecycle management for single satellites and growing fleets.
- In-orbit commissioning
- Data distribution agreements
- End-of-life planning
- 12
Stakeholder communication
A trusted channel between governments, space agencies, and private partners — in the languages and formats each expects.
- Steering committee secretariat
- Government liaison
- Multilingual reporting
On the ground
Present where the work happens.
Where we work
Hong Kong headquarters. Central Asian focus.
Our Hong Kong base connects Central Asian programs with Asia-Pacific capital, insurers, and suppliers — while in-country teams keep us close to ministries, agencies, and launch sites.
- KazakhstanLaunch campaigns, Earth observation, telecommunicationsAstana · Almaty
- UzbekistanNational satellite programs, feasibility studies, ground segmentTashkent
- KyrgyzstanGround stations, academic smallsat missions, spectrum licensingBishkek
- TajikistanRemote sensing for water and agriculture, capacity buildingDushanbe
- TurkmenistanTelecommunications satellites, fleet operations supportAshgabat
Contact
Planning a mission? Let's talk timelines.
Tell us where your program stands — idea, procurement, or already in orbit. A program lead will respond within two business days.
- Headquarters
- Level 38, International Commerce Centre1 Austin Road West, KowloonHong Kong SAR
- Phone
- +852 3000 4770
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri, 09:00–18:00 HKT