Abstract The use of Electric Propulsion (EP) on satellites for commercial, defense, and space
science missions has been increasing in recent decades, from the first successful operation …

Future space telescopes with diameter over 20 m will require new approaches: either high-
precision formation flying or in-orbit assembly. We believe the latter holds promise at a …

As minaturisation of ever improving enabling technologies increase the capabilities of small
satellites, the issue of commercially affordable access to Earth orbit becomes more …

The rise in launch and use of small satellites in the past decade, a result of improved
functionality through technology miniaturisation and alternative design philosophies, has …

Spacecraft on-board computers are responsible for controlling the spacecraft platform,
payloads, or other on-board devices. Their mission-specific software allows communication …

CubeSats usually adopt aluminum alloys for primary structures, and a number of studies
exist on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) primary structures. The internal volume of a …

Future space telescopes with diameter over 20 m will require in-space assembly. High-
precision formation flying has very high cost and may not be able to maintain stable …

During the course of a space mission unexpected events can occur regardless of rigorous
testing. In order to ensure the ability of a spacecraft to recover and adapt to new situations, it …

Over the past three decades, the acceptance of higher risk thresholds within the space
industry has facilitated the widespread integration of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) …

Current CubeSats usually exhibit a low structural mass efficiency and a low internal volume
for their payloads. The present work aims to propose an advanced structural architecture for …