Technology: 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.
Near-term, low-risk, low-cost ISS Cargo Delivery Services on U.S. Vehicles | CSI
This presentation documents the Constellation Services International (CSI) development of a flexible and optimal modular cargo transport system that uses U.S. vehicles for launch and Russian vehicles for on-orbit transfer to the ISS (the challenging "last mile"). They submitted their plan to the NASA COTS competition and received high evaluation ratings except that they scored low on "new U.S. technology development", a key political rating factor. Miller argues that current ISS space operations are currently supported by a mixture of U.S. and Russian technology based on business decisions to drive near-term, low-risk and lost-cost solutions. The CSI system is designed to allow flexible use of the best launcher and last-mile transport options. This apparent conflict of good business practices and political considerations related to "buying American" is well-known these days. However, if U.S. space commerce is going to be reliable, affordable and profitable, a reevaluation of this position by NASA should be considered especially while the private sector works hard to become viable.
Lunar Commercial Communications: Catalyzing a New Industry
An assessment of the challenges and opportunities for commercial communications technology and services applications to the Earth-Lunar system.
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.”