session 5.-D2.7

Title

Joint Session: Small Spacecraft Launch, Injection, and Orbit Transfer Systems

Description

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.

Date

2009-10-14

Time

15:00

Room

Technical Session #1

IPC members

• Chairman: Mr. Alex da Silva Curiel, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), United Kingdom;

• Rapporteur: Dr. Jeff Emdee, The Aerospace Corporation, United States;