Advanced Small Satellite Technology

Dear Colleagues,

Small satellites based on the “New Space” paradigm usually require innovative technologies for achieving highly advanced mission by using small spacecrafts that are lightweight and possess limited volume. They can be built to be small in order to reduce large economic launch costs and developmental costs associated with the construction of mega-constellations. Recently, technical challenges in the construction of small satellite systems constitute one of the interesting technical topics. Future small satellite systems usually require innovative power, attitude control, communication, propulsion, onboard computation, payload systems and their relevant technologies.

This Special Issue encompasses all aspects of small satellite’s relevant technologies including micro-class, nano-class and pico-class satellites. The scope of the Special Issue covers technical topics such as advanced small satellite missions and system and subsystem technologies for achieving novel, smart and light-weight satellite systems. The technical topics of EO (electro-optics), IR (infrared), SAR (synthetic aperture radar) and other payload systems are also encouraged for submission in this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Hyun-Ung Oh
Guest Editor

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