Satellites: Presentations
Internat'l Network of 50 CubeSats in LEO for Lower Thermosphere & Reentry Research
Powerpoint presentation by Von Karmann QB50 Institute Team to CubeSat Workshop, August 9, 2009. Describes international student opportunity to participate in building and launching 50 identical CubeSats for thermosphere and reentry research with launch costs provided. A 3 month international mission is planned. Contact info provided. Nov 17, 2009 Workshop scheduled with related website.
CubeSats: Thoughts from an Industry Perspective
MacGillivray's (Mgr. NanoSat Programs, Boeing) presentation (Powerpoint) at the CubeSat Workshop, August 9,2009, Logan Utah. Compares requirements and applications of CubeSats by university educators and students vs industry. Boeing launched a CubeSat demonstrator that has been functioning successfully for over 21 months and transmitting data. Boeing has an ongoing interest in future commercial applications of CubeSats.
International Cooperation for Small Satellite Development
An overview of global small satellite development from the CANEUS perspective. “CANEUS is a worldwide non-profit organization serving the needs of the aeronautics, space and defense communities by fostering coordinated, international technology development and commercialization. To achieve its goal, CANEUS brings together technology developers, aerospace end-users, governmental policy makers and investors from across the world.”