# Myriade

> spacecraft bus

**Wikidata**: [Q3331500](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3331500)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myriade)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/myriade

## Summary
Myriade is a spacecraft bus model developed by Space Systems at CNES, with its inception in 1998. Also known by the alias AstroSat-100, it serves as the infrastructure or service module for spacecraft, providing the structural foundation and locations for hosting payloads such as space experiments and instruments.

## Key Facts
*   **Aliases:** AstroSat-100
*   **Developer:** Space Systems, CNES
*   **Manufacturer:** Space Systems
*   **Inception:** 1998
*   **Instance of:** Spacecraft model
*   **Classification:** Subclass of spacecraft bus
*   **Function:** Provides infrastructure and locations for payloads (experiments/instruments); acts as the service module section.
*   **Wikipedia Presence:** Available in 3 languages (English, French, Japanese)

## FAQs
**What is the primary function of the Myriade bus?**
The Myriade bus functions as the service module section of a spacecraft, providing the essential infrastructure required to host payloads, such as space experiments or instruments.

**Who developed and manufactures the Myriade?**
The Myriade spacecraft bus was developed by Space Systems at CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales) and is manufactured by Space Systems.

**Is Myriade known by any other names?**
Yes, the Myriade spacecraft model is also known by the alias AstroSat-100.

## Why It Matters
The Myriade model represents a standardized approach to spacecraft design, serving as a reusable "bus" or infrastructure layer. By providing a reliable service module section, it allows for the integration of various payloads—such as scientific experiments and instruments—without needing to design a unique infrastructure for every mission. This general model facilitates the production of multiple spacecraft based on a common, proven architecture.

## Notable For
*   Serving as a foundational spacecraft bus for multiple-production spacecraft.
*   Being a specific product of CNES (The French National Centre for Space Studies), developed by their Space Systems division.
*   Acting as a distinct subclass of spacecraft bus categorized as a "spacecraft model."

## Body

### Development and Identity
The Myriade spacecraft bus was inceptioned in 1998. It is a specialized spacecraft model developed by Space Systems, a division of CNES. While "Myriade" is the primary designation, the model is also indexed under the alias **AstroSat-100**. It is formally classified as a subclass of a spacecraft bus and an instance of a spacecraft model.

### Technical Architecture
As a spacecraft bus, Myriade constitutes the core infrastructure of a space vehicle. It functions as the service module section, responsible for supporting the mission's payload. The design is intended to provide specific locations for hosting payloads, which typically consist of space experiments or instruments. This architecture allows it to serve as a general model on which multiple-production spacecraft can be based.

### Data and Sources
The entity is documented across several knowledge bases. It maintains a Freebase ID (`/m/0hzr00v`) and has a sitelink count of 3 connecting to Wikipedia articles in English, French, and Japanese. The manufacturing details are supported by references found in academic and structural databases (referencing property P248 of identifier Q122975699).

## References

1. The AstroSat Production Line: From AstroSat 100 to AstroSat 1000