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CubeSat handbook : from mission design to operations

Chantal Cappelletti, Editor ; Simone Battistini, Editor ; Benjamin K. Malphrus, Editor | London : Academic Press | 2021

This book covers topics such as standard interfaces, on-board & ground software, industry standards in terms of control algorithms and sub-systems, systems engineering, standards for AITV (assembly, integration, testing and validation) activitie[...]

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CubeSat handbook : from mission design to operations

Chantal Cappelletti, Editor ; Simone Battistini, Editor ; Benjamin K. Malphrus, Editor | London : Academic Press | 2021

This book covers topics such as standard interfaces, on-board & ground software, industry standards in terms of control algorithms and sub-systems, systems engineering, standards for AITV (assembly, integration, testing and validation) activitie[...]

ChipSats: new opportunities

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

The consistent trend in the miniaturization of electrical and mechanical components has enabled a steady downscaling in satellite sizing. This evolution has progressed from traditional heavy spacecraft to CubeSats, and now to a new generation of[...]

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Applications and potentials of intelligent swarms (APIS)

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

Satellite swarms are developing as a high-capability and robust mission architecture. The APIS team analyzed satellite swarm technology and applications regarding science, law, and the commercial market. Based on the results, we designed a swarm[...]

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Discovering the cosmos with small spacecraft : the American explorer program /

Brian Harvey, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2018

Explorer was the original American space program and Explorer 1 its first satellite, launched in 1958. It introduces the launchers (Juno, Thor, etc.), the launch centers, the ground centers and key personalities like James Van Allen who helped d[...]

Innovative design, manufacturing and testing of small satellites

Scott Madry, Author ; Peter Martinez, Author ; Alexander Dr. Laufer, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | New space ventures | 2018

This book details key trends involving the recent formation of scores of companies that build and launch small satellites or provide key components for small satellite constellations. The applications and usage are quite diverse and include stu[...]

Innovative design, manufacturing and testing of small satellites

Scott Madry, Author ; Peter Martinez, Author ; Alexander Dr. Laufer, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | New space ventures | 2018

This book details key trends involving the recent formation of scores of companies that build and launch small satellites or provide key components for small satellite constellations. The applications and usage are quite diverse and include stu[...]

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Space microsystems and micro/nano satellites

Zheng You, Author | [S.l.] : Butterworth-Heinemann | Micro and nano technologies | 2018

'Space Microsystems and Micro/Nano Satellites' covers the various reasoning and diverse applications of small satellites in both technical and regulatory aspects, also exploring the technical and operational innovations that are being introduced[...]

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Space microsystems and micro/nano satellites

Zheng You, Author | [S.l.] : Butterworth-Heinemann | Micro and nano technologies | 2018

'Space Microsystems and Micro/Nano Satellites' covers the various reasoning and diverse applications of small satellites in both technical and regulatory aspects, also exploring the technical and operational innovations that are being introduced[...]

Inventive ideas for micro/nano-satellite missions and systems : report on Deorbit Device Competition (DDC), Mission Idea Contest (MIC4)

Rainer Sandau, Editor ; Rei Kawashima, Editor ; Shinichi Nakasuka, Editor ; Willem Herman Steyn, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | IAA Book Series | 2017

"This book contains the papers presented at both the fourth mission Idea Contest (MIC-4) and the Deorbit Device Competition (DDC, later renamed as the Debris Mitigation Competition (DMC) during the UNISEC-Global Meeting, which followed the 7th N[...]

Selected trends and space technologies expected to shape the next decade : ESRE whitepaper

[S.l.] : Association of European Space Research Establishments | 2017

With the present document, the Association of European Space Research Establishments (ESRE) wants to provide its contribution to the implementation of the “Space Strategy for Europe” which was endorsed by the European Union in 2017. In this cont[...]

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Achieving science with CubeSats : thinking inside the box

[S.l.] : National Academy Press | 2016

Achieving Science with CubeSats reviews the current state of the scientific potential and technological promise of CubeSats. This report focuses on the platform’s promise to obtain high- priority science data, as defined in recent decadal survey[...]

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Inventive ideas for micro/nano-satellites : the MIC3 report

Rainer Sandau, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | IAA Book Series | 2015

"This volume presents a collection of papers representing the results from the third Mission Idea Contest for Micro/Nano Satellite Utilization (MIC3) ... finalists submitted complete papers and gave formal presentations as a part of the 2nd UNIS[...]

Small spacecraft technology state of the art

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA TP | 2015

This report provides a summary of the state of the art for each of the following small spacecraft technology domains: Complete Spacecraft, Power, Propulsion, Guidance Navigation and Control, Structures, Materials and Mechanisms, Thermal Control,[...]

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Small satellites and their regulation

Ram S. Jakhu, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2014

Small satellites and their regulation

Ram S. Jakhu, Author ; Joseph N. Pelton, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2014

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Small satellite missions for Earth observation : new mission concepts and technological challenges

Rainer Sandau, Editor ; Hans Peter Roser, Editor ; Arnoldo Valenzuela, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | IAA Book Series | 2013

This book was compiled from contributions given at the 8th International IAA symposium held on small satellites for Earth observation, April 4-8, 2011, Berlin, Germany (IAA - International Academy of Astronautics. Part 1 reflects the potentials [...]

Novel ideas for nanosatellite constellation missions

Rainer Sandau, Editor ; Hans Peter Roser, Editor ; J.-M. Content, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | IAA Book Series | 2012

This book was compiled from contributions given at 2nd Nano-satellite symposium in March 2011.

Proceedings of the 1st IAA conference on university satellite mission & Cubesat workshop : [held] January 24-29, 2011, Scuola di Ingegneria, Aerospaziale, Roma

Filippo Graziani, Editor ; Chantal Cappelletti, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | IAA Book Series | 2012

GO SSP : guidebook on small satellite programs

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2011

The Guidebook includes information that assists decision makers to justify, establish, develop, and sustain a small satellite program. For this purpose, the motivation of stakeholders are analyzed, as well as the benefits derived from small sate[...]

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Emergence of pico- and nanosatellites for atmospheric research and technology testing

Thakker, Purvesh, Author ; Shiroma, Wayne A., Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Progress in astronautics and aeronautics | 2010

Small satellite missions for Earth observation : new developments and trends /

International Academy of Astronautics, Issuing body ; Rainer Sandau, Editor ; Hans-Peter RLoser, Editor ; Arnoldo Valenzuela, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2010

1. New Earth observation missions 2. Earth environment missions 3. Distributed space systems 4. University satellites 5. Instruments and technologies 6. Attitude control systems

Small satellites for Earth observation : digest of the 7th international symposium of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), Berlin, 4-8 May 2009

Hans Peter Roser, Editor ; Rainer Sandau, Editor ; Arnoldo Valenzuela, Editor | [S.l.] : Wissenschaft und Technik Verlag | 2009

Smaller satellites operations near geostationary orbit

Matthew T. Erdner | [S.l.] : Nova Science Publisher | Space science, exploration and policies | 2009

Proceedings of the 4S Symposium Small Satellites Systems and Services : 26-30 May 2008, Rhodes, Greece

L. Conroy, Editor ; European Space Agency., Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2008