Nanosatellites and micro systems technology — capabilities, limitations and applications |
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Authors: | Sven Müncheberg Manfred Krischke Norbert Lemke |
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Institution: | Kayser-Threde GmbH, Wolfratshauser Straβe 48, 81379, Munich, Germany Phone +49 (89) 72495-0, Fax +49 (89) 72495-291 |
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Abstract: | In recent years Micro Systems Technology (MST) was introduced to manufacture miniaturized components for satellite subsystems, like small sensors, valves, micromotors, antennas and many more. These components can be used to build a new class of satellites weighing considerably less than 10 kg, with the capabilities comparable to present microsatellites. With the possibility of cheap mass production of such nanosatellites new applications become possible. However, the construction of very small satellites is connected with problems concerning launch, orbit control and, deorbiting. Furthermore the reduction of size creates certain limits for power consumption, data rates and optical resolutions which have to be carefully considered. |
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