Session
Technical Session II: Systems, Buses
Abstract
STARSAT, the Standardized Teaching and Research Satellite, is a small, low-cost satellite being designed and but It at the USAF Academy. The basic function of STARSAT is to expand upon NASA's Get-Away-Special concept by al lowing similar type payloads to be flown in low earth orbit for extended periods of time. As a standardized spacecraft bus, STARSAT will be able to support a variety of such research payloads. While research is a major goal, STARSAT is also an outstanding tool to aid in teaching undergraduate engineering students. This paper describes the technical specifications for the spacecraft, ground support, launch support and payload services. Finally, the overall management plan is discussed.
Designing a Small Satellite - STARSAT
STARSAT, the Standardized Teaching and Research Satellite, is a small, low-cost satellite being designed and but It at the USAF Academy. The basic function of STARSAT is to expand upon NASA's Get-Away-Special concept by al lowing similar type payloads to be flown in low earth orbit for extended periods of time. As a standardized spacecraft bus, STARSAT will be able to support a variety of such research payloads. While research is a major goal, STARSAT is also an outstanding tool to aid in teaching undergraduate engineering students. This paper describes the technical specifications for the spacecraft, ground support, launch support and payload services. Finally, the overall management plan is discussed.
