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  • The guidebook on small satellite programs: management of an international team, lessons learned, and future visions

    Paper number

    IAC-12,B4,1,11,x15883

    Author

    Mr. Ademir Vrolijk, George Washington University, United States

    Coauthor

    Dr. Michael Bergmann, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Austria

    Coauthor

    Ms. Maria Victoria Alonsoperez, Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), Uruguay

    Coauthor

    Mr. Trevor Morris, Canada

    Year

    2012

    Abstract
    Small Satellite Programs have been a common way for countries, academia, industries and non-profit organizations to start a space program. Thus, based on experience from already pursued small satellite missions, expert knowledge in the field, and available literature, a team of 39 participants of the 2011 Space Studies Program of the International Space University (ISU) compiled a guidebook on small satellite programs aiming to support newcomers on the scene with their first steps. In this paper we describe the motivation, development, and main topics of this guidebook. We detail how a group of 39 people from 24 countries were coordinated and focused on a common goal within a short period of time, what difficulties arose and how these were tackled. Furthermore, we briefly answer the major questions addressed in the guidebook: Why small satellite programs? What can be accomplished? Who is involved? What legal and regulatory issues exist? How is the program concept envisioned? How is the mission concept implemented?
    Abstract document

    IAC-12,B4,1,11,x15883.brief.pdf

    Manuscript document

    IAC-12,B4,1,11,x15883.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).

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