Technology for small spacecraft
Abstract
This report gives the results of a study by the National Research Council's Panel on Small Spacecraft Technology that reviewed NASA's technology development program for small spacecraft and assessed technology within the U.S. government and industry that is applicable to small spacecraft. The panel found that there is a considerable body of advanced technology currently available for application by NASA and the small spacecraft industry that could provide substantial improvement in capability and cost over those technologies used for current NASA small spacecraft. These technologies are the result of developments by commercial companies, Department of Defense agencies, and to a lesser degree NASA. The panel also found that additional technologies are being developed by these same entities that could provide additional substantial improvement if development is successfully completed. Recommendations for future technology development efforts by NASA across a broad technological spectrum are made.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- 1994
- Bibcode:
- 1994STIN...9434411.
- Keywords:
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- Nasa Space Programs;
- Research And Development;
- Small Scientific Satellites;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Technology Assessment;
- Technology Utilization;
- Launch Vehicles;
- Remote Sensors;
- Robotics;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Spacecraft Construction Materials;
- Spacecraft Control;
- Spacecraft Guidance;
- Spacecraft Power Supplies;
- Spacecraft Propulsion;
- Spacecraft Structures;
- Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance