Session
Technical Session II: Commercial Uses of Small Satellites
Abstract
The capabilities that can be built into small spacecraft are increasing to the point that communications and other commercial applications are now possible. Dense electronics, small satellite technology and low cost launch options for small satellites are recent developments that have provided these new opportunities for commercial uses of space. As a result of these changes, several companies are proposing constellations of small satellites for commercial applications such as communications and geolocation. This paper provides various aspects of proposed systems with commercial applications.
A Survey of Small Spacecraft in Commercial Constellations
The capabilities that can be built into small spacecraft are increasing to the point that communications and other commercial applications are now possible. Dense electronics, small satellite technology and low cost launch options for small satellites are recent developments that have provided these new opportunities for commercial uses of space. As a result of these changes, several companies are proposing constellations of small satellites for commercial applications such as communications and geolocation. This paper provides various aspects of proposed systems with commercial applications.
