Session
Session IV: The Past & Coming Years
Abstract
The GIOVE-A mission demonstrates that small satellites are the ideal tool for rapid response missions. The 600kg spacecraft was launched into Medium Earth Orbit in late December 2005, carrying a navigation payload, technology payloads, and a space environment analysis package. Despite significant challenges in the space environment, and tight mission requirements, it was possible to use small satellite engineering techniques to develop and launch this demanding mission in under 30 months.
Presentation Slides
The GIOVE-A Small Navigation Mission
The GIOVE-A mission demonstrates that small satellites are the ideal tool for rapid response missions. The 600kg spacecraft was launched into Medium Earth Orbit in late December 2005, carrying a navigation payload, technology payloads, and a space environment analysis package. Despite significant challenges in the space environment, and tight mission requirements, it was possible to use small satellite engineering techniques to develop and launch this demanding mission in under 30 months.
