The GeneSat-1 Test Demonstration Project: A Unique Use of Smallsats

Bruce Yost, Defouw Engineering
John Hines, NASA/Ames Research Center
Elwood Agasid, Space Technology Center
David Engelbert, National Center for Space Biological Technologies
Antonio Ricco, Robotic Systems Laboratory
Christopher Kitts, Robotic Systems Laboratory

Abstract

The GeneSat-1 technology demonstration project, planned for flight in late 2005, will demonstrate the value of utilizing biological surrogates and advanced analytical techniques as remote, autonomous monitors of relevant space exploration environments. GeneSat-1 is based on a triple-Cubesat architecture and integrates the power of genetic, biological probes with a standardized smallsat platform to provide a robust, repeatable, low-cost technology validation platform for Exploration research.

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Aug 9th, 4:59 PM

The GeneSat-1 Test Demonstration Project: A Unique Use of Smallsats

The GeneSat-1 technology demonstration project, planned for flight in late 2005, will demonstrate the value of utilizing biological surrogates and advanced analytical techniques as remote, autonomous monitors of relevant space exploration environments. GeneSat-1 is based on a triple-Cubesat architecture and integrates the power of genetic, biological probes with a standardized smallsat platform to provide a robust, repeatable, low-cost technology validation platform for Exploration research.