Abstract: A satellite positioning system including a booster configured to launch and subsequently release a plurality of satellites is provided. Each satellite includes first and second stages and an interface to couple the first and second stages. The first stage includes a housing, satellite components disposed within the housing, a first fuel supply and maneuvering components configured to expend the first fuel supply to execute orbital maneuvers. The second stage includes an enclosure, a second fuel supply disposed within the enclosure and thrust elements supportively disposed on the enclosure and configured to expend the second fuel supply to drive a satellite towards orbit after release from the booster.