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    IAC-08 — 59th International Astronautical Congress

    B4. SMALL SATELLITE MISSIONS SYMPOSIUM

    This Symposium organized by the International Academy of Astronautics addresses Small Satellite programmes for Science & Technology, encompassing space science, earth observation, and lunar exploration missions; and focusing on results achieved, as well as plans for new missions. The Symposium also addresses five areas across the entire spectrum of small satellite missions – design and technology, cross- platform compatibility, planning for and executing cost-effective operations, affordable and reliable space access, and implementing small satellite programmes in developing countries.

    Coordinator

    Rhoda Shaller Hornstein
    United States

    Rainer Sandau
    International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)Germany

    B4.1. 9th UN/IAA Workshop on Small Satellite Programmes at the Service of Developing Countries

    This workshop is organized jointly by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UN/OOSA) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). It shall review the needs that could be satisfied and results achieved by developing nations through using small satellites.

    Chairman

    Sergei Chernikov
    United Nations Office for Outer Space AffairsAustria

    Sias Mostert
    Space Commercial Services Holdings (Pty) LtdSouth Africa

    Rapporteur

    Petr Lala
    Czech Space OfficeCzech Republic

    Pierre Molette
    France

    B4.2. Small Space Science Missions

    This session will address the current and near-term approved small missions whose objective is to achieve scientific returns in the fields of Earth science, solar, interplanetary, planetary, astronomy/astrophysics observations, and fundamental physics. Emphasis will be given on results achieved, new technologies such as formation flying, and novel management techniques.

    Chairman

    Stamatios Krimigis
    The John Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryUnited States

    Denis J.P. Moura
    Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)France

    B4.3. Small Satellite Operations

    This session covers the planning for, and execution of, cost-effective approaches for Small Satellite Operations, with emphasis on new missions with new models of operation. Papers addressing innovation, an entrepreneurial approach to new business opportunities, novel finance and business models, management techniques, and international cooperation in support of Small Satellite Operations are particularly encouraged. Papers that discuss the application of novel technology to mission operations, such as automation and autonomy, constraint resolution, and timeline planning, as well as reports on missions recently accomplished and lessons learned, are also welcomed.

    Chairman

    Peter M. Allan
    STFCUnited Kingdom

    Karen McBride
    University of California, Los AngelesUnited States

    B4.4.A. Small Satellites Potential for Future Integrated Applications and Services - Part I

    Small satellite missions in the different disciplines and with new partnership models including earth observations are enabling services that are now a familiar part of the commercial and government sector. Data from space missions are collected and distributed through space and ground-based systems. The goal of an integrated system is to provide the right information at the right place and at the right time in a cost-effective manner. Including a space-based element in an integrated application may enable that application or provide a unique and powerful enhancement to the services provided. This session seeks contributions that address new satellite missions, instruments, lessons learned, or plans for future small satellites, instruments, or missions. Contributions that address the need to go beyond the traditional mission oriented (or vertical) organization and provide a service that integrates information from ground and space-based sources (the horizontal or distributed domain) are particularly encouraged.

    Chairman

    Amnon Ginati
    European Space Agency (ESA)The Netherlands

    Larry Paxton
    The John Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryUnited States

    Rapporteur

    Klaus Briess
    Technische Universität BerlinGermany

    B4.4.B. Small Satellites Potential for Future Integrated Applications and Services - Part II

    Small satellite missions in the different disciplines and with new partnership models including earth observations are enabling services that are now a familiar part of the commercial and government sector. Data from space missions are collected and distributed through space and ground-based systems. The goal of an integrated system is to provide the right information at the right place and at the right time in a cost-effective manner. Including a space-based element in an integrated application may enable that application or provide a unique and powerful enhancement to the services provided. This session seeks contributions that address new satellite missions, instruments, lessons learned, or plans for future small satellites, instruments, or missions. Contributions that address the need to go beyond the traditional mission oriented (or vertical) organization and provide a service that integrates information from ground and space-based sources (the horizontal or distributed domain) are particularly encouraged.

    Chairman

    Amnon Ginati
    European Space Agency (ESA)The Netherlands

    Larry Paxton
    The John Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryUnited States

    Rapporteur

    Klaus Briess
    Technische Universität BerlinGermany

    B4.5. Small Spacecraft Launch, Injection, and Orbit Transfer Systems

    A key challenge facing the viability and growth of the small satellite community is affordable and reliable space access. This is achieved through small launchers, ride-shares, piggyback launches, and spacecraft propulsion technologies to reach final operational orbit. Topics of interest for this session include existing and conceptual launch platforms for small spacecraft; launcher and small spacecraft component and sub-system development that will enable efficient small spacecraft access to orbit and orbit change (e.g., propulsion systems, separation and dispenser systems, upper stages); and lessons learned from users on technical and programmatic approaches.

    Chairman

    Alex da Silva Curiel
    Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)United Kingdom

    Jeff Emdee
    The Aerospace CorporationUnited States

    B4.6.A. Design and Technology for Small Satellites - Part I

    This session covers the design and technology required and developed for small satellites and small satellite systems, including micro and nano-satellites. Real-life examples are particularly encouraged.

    Chairman

    Philip Davies
    Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)United Kingdom

    Richard Holdaway
    Rutherford Appleton LaboratoryUnited Kingdom

    B4.6.B. Design and Technology for Small Satellites - Part II

    This session covers the design and technology required and developed for small satellites and small satellite systems, including micro and nano-satellites. Real-life examples are particularly encouraged.

    B4.7. Space Systems and Architectures Featuring Cross-Platform Compatibility

    Ideas are solicited for Modular, Reconfigurable, Adaptable systems (spacecraft, ground systems and networks) that feature cross-platform compatibility. Applications are sought in Science, Exploration, Commerce, and other areas requiring fast system design, build, integration, test and flight. System-enabling plug-and-play interface definitions (mechanical, electrical, software and fluids) are particularly desirable.

    Chairman

    Marco D'Errico
    Seconda Universita' di NapoliItaly

    Jaime Esper
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)United States

    Rapporteur

    Luisella Giulicchi
    Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E)The Netherlands

    B4.8. Hitchhiking to the Moon

    The next few decades involve a dramatically increased interest in lunar exploration for the purpose of developing a permanent human and robotic presence on the Moon, both for science and space exploration objectives. This renewed interest is broad and international, involving space agencies from the USA, Europe, China, India, Japan, Russia, Germany, England, and others. Recently, ISRO’s Chandrayaan spacecraft offered its platform as an opportunity to fly international instruments to the Moon; NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft provided an opportunity for a secondary payload to the Moon, in the form of the LCROSS lunar impactor mission. In the future, it is expected that there will be more opportunities for ride-sharing or secondary or tertiary payload opportunities to be flown to the Moon. This session provides a forum for the exchange of ideas for such small payloads to be demonstrated at the Moon, by ‘Hitch-hiking a ride’ to the Moon. Examples of such payloads or missions include: micro-spacecraft orbiters, CubeSats, small probes, penetrators, micro-landers, hard-landers, micro-rovers, secondary payload surface science instruments, distributed network landers, and many more. The focus of this session is on mission concepts, technology readiness and ride-sharing requirements.

    Chairman

    Leon Alkalai
    Mandala Space VenturesUnited States

    Jeng-Shing (Rock) Chern
    International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)Canada