System and method for producing a modular, mass-producible spacecraft architecture

A method for producing a modular bus architecture for use in a satellite, comprising:

• determining a build of the modular bus architecture based on pre-set parameters that are provided to a processor, further comprising:
• arranging a support structure selected from predefined support structure components that are configurable to form various modular bus architectures for use in outer space where the support structure is configurable in a plurality of arrangements as determined by an intended space-based mission by the processor;
• and
• selecting components that are included with the support structure as determined by the processor based on parameters selected for an intended mission.

A satellite that is part of a swarm of satellites, the satellite comprising:

• a support structure formed from a set of predefined support structures that are configurable to form the support structure for an intended mission of the satellite;
• and
• a plurality of components included with the support structure, wherein the plurality of components are selected by a processor;
• wherein the resulting satellite build is repeatable so that each satellite in the swarm is identical as established by the processor.