Leaf Key is a fully managed, dedicated ground segment-as-a-service (GSaaS) solution designed for operators of medium-large constellations. Leaf Key can replace the large non-recurring engineering (NRE), dedicated personnel, and recurring operational costs associated with developing a proprietary ground segment, with a simple monthly subscription plan proportional to the required performance.

The Ground Station Network can be tailored to specific customer needs, particularly regarding locations, antenna performance, and operating frequency bands. Leaf Space has a network of hardware vendors with a vast portfolio of antennas and baseband solutions, and aims to find the best fit for each mission.

Leaf Key is based on the same infrastructure as Leaf Line, allowing transparent interoperability as required during constellation deployment, LEOPs or peak load management. Mission-specific features can also be added to better support the customer.

This solution is generally suitable for medium-large constellations requiring a high number of daily contacts.