Small launchers (current and future projects in the world)
Abstract
Small satellites need launching services using small launchers capable of injecting 100 to 1000 kg into a polar orbit at an altitude of 1000 km. Operational small launchers are reviewed as well as developing and planned ones. Launcher characteristics, constraints, performance, and status are detailed. Few technical problems are encountered, as most launcher projects call for existing components and well known technologies. Most of the difficulties have come from launch site availability and from financial considerations.
- Publication:
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Small Satellites Systems and Services
- Pub Date:
- January 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993ssss.rept..103N
- Keywords:
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- Launch Vehicles;
- Launching Sites;
- Orbit Insertion;
- Polar Orbits;
- Small Scientific Satellites;
- Spacecraft Launching;
- Altitude;
- Finance;
- Mission Planning;
- Project Planning;
- Space Programs;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles