Session
Technical Session III: Making Space Accessible
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to share with the community JPL activities associated with micro spacecraft development and the opportunities for involvement by universities. Community understanding will help promote such programs which will lead to enhanced science at substantially reduced prices. In January of 2003, JPL initiated a University microspacecraft program. That program is currently being funded through the JPL Chief Scientist’s Office. Recognizing that many Universities have or are developing microspacecraft programs, JPL is funding a liaison to those programs in the interest of providing technical guidance and mission relevance through NASA identified science interests. In addition, JPL is a strong advocate for University led activities both for potential science and technology benefit, as well as workforce development purposes. More detail of this evolving program will be presented, along with some background and future directions.
Presentation Slides
JPL University Microsatellite Program
The purpose of this paper is to share with the community JPL activities associated with micro spacecraft development and the opportunities for involvement by universities. Community understanding will help promote such programs which will lead to enhanced science at substantially reduced prices. In January of 2003, JPL initiated a University microspacecraft program. That program is currently being funded through the JPL Chief Scientist’s Office. Recognizing that many Universities have or are developing microspacecraft programs, JPL is funding a liaison to those programs in the interest of providing technical guidance and mission relevance through NASA identified science interests. In addition, JPL is a strong advocate for University led activities both for potential science and technology benefit, as well as workforce development purposes. More detail of this evolving program will be presented, along with some background and future directions.
