Nanosatellites

Nanosatellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and EconomicsRogerio Atem de Carvalho, Instituto Federal Fluminense, BrazilJaime Estela, Spectrum Aerospace Group, Germany and PeruMartin Langer, Technical University of Munich, GermanyCovering the latest research on nanosatellitesNanosatellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics comprehensively presents the latest research on the fast-developing area of nanosatellites. Divided into three distinct sections, the book begins with a brief history of nanosatellites and introduces nanosatellites technologies and payloads, also explaining how these are deployed into space. The second section provides an overview of the ground segment and operations, and the third section focuses on the regulations, policies, economics, and future trends.Key features:* Payloads for nanosatellites* Nanosatellites components design* Examines the cost of development of nanosatellites.* Covers the latest policies and regulations.* Considers future trends for nanosatellites.Nanosatellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics is a comprehensive reference for researchers and practitioners working with nanosatellites in the aerospace industry.

PrefaceForewordContributors1. A Brief History of Nanosatellites2. On-Board Computer and Data Handling3. Operational Systems4. Attitude Control and Determination5. Propulsion Systems6. Communications7. Structural Subsystem8. Power Systems9. Thermal Design, Analysis, and Test10. Systems Engineering and Quality Assessment11. Integration and Testing12. Scientific Payloads13. In-Orbit Technology Demonstration14. Nanosatellites as Educational Projects15. Formations of Small Satellites16. Precise, Autonomous Formation Flight at Low Cost17. Launch Vehicles - Challenges and Solutions18. Deployment Systems19. Mission Operations20. Mission Examples21. Ground Segment22. Ground Station Networks23. Ground-based satellite tracking24. AMSAT25. Cost breakdown for the development of Nanosatellites26. Launch Costs27. Policies & Regulations in Europe28. Policies and Regulations in North America29. International Organizations and International Cooperation30. Economy of Small Satellites31. Economics and the Future32. Networks of NanosatellitesIndex