Technology for small spacecraft / Panel on Small Spacecraft Technology, Committee on Advanced Space Technology, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.) Panel on Small Spacecraft Technology., Corporate Author.

Contributor:

Adams, Laurence J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronautics.

Space vehicles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1994.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book reviews the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) small spacecraft technology development. Included are assessments of NASA's technology priorities for relevance to small spacecraft and identification of technology gaps and overlaps. The volume also examines the small spacecraft technology programs of other government agencies and assesses technology efforts in industry.

Contents:

Introduction

Systems engineering and operations

Spacecraft propulsion technology

Spacecraft electric power

Spacecraft structures and materials

Small spacecraft communications technology

Guidance and control technology

Sensors for small spacecraft

Robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence

Launch vehicle technology for small spacecraft

Overall findings and recommendations.

Notes:

Panel chairman: Laurence J. Adams.

Study was supported by contract NASW-4003 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-109).

ISBN:

9786610193424

9781280193422

1280193425

9780309586719

0309586712

9780585037615

0585037612

OCLC:

70772848