Small Satellites beyond Earth Orbits
A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310). This special issue belongs to the section "Astronautics & Space Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2021) | Viewed by 714
Special Issue Editors
Interests: space systems engineering; space missions and systems design; tradespace exploration methods; concurrent engineering and virtual reality
Interests: advanced spacecraft design; spacecraft subsystems development; assembly, integration and verification strategies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Small satellites represent an emerging opportunity to pursue a broad set of mission goals. Missions beyond Earth orbit with these miniaturized platforms are extremely fascinating and very challenging at the same time. They have the potential to achieve new discoveries in planetary science, astronomy, and astrophysics, and to open new frontiers in space exploration. Disruptive technology and novel concepts are needed in order to achieve unprecedented results with these resource-constrained missions.
The present topic aims to stimulate the discussion on crucial aspects that enable the adoption of small satellites both in support of the operations of larger probes, planetary orbiters, landers and rovers, and as stand-alone small missions.
Original papers are encouraged on the topic, including (but not being limited to):
- Scientific studies and payloads
- Enabling technologies
- Novel mission concepts
- Trajectory design
- Mission planning and operations
- Reliability and safety
Prof. Dr. Sabrina Corpino
Dr. Fabrizio Stesina
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- interplanetary small satellites
- interplanetary mission concepts
- miniaturized space technology in deep space
- scientific payloads
- planetary science
- space exploration
- CubeSat
