session 3

Title

Small Satellite Operations

type

oral

Description

This session covers the planning for, and execution of, cost-effective approaches for Small Satellite Operations, with emphasis on new missions, including constellations of small satellites, with new models of operation to reduce mission lifecycle costs and to minimize the cost impact of mission extensions. 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 welcome. For papers not addressing small satellites, please refer to Symposium B6.

Date

2026-10-06

Time

15:00

Room

Hall 2

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Mr. Andreas Hornig, AerospaceResearch.net, Germany;

• Co-Chair: Mr. Nijin Jose Thykkathu, Science and Technology Facilities Council, United Kingdom;

• Rapporteur: Ms. Lynette Tan, Space Faculty, Singapore;

• Rapporteur: Mr. Stephan Roemer, OHB, Germany;