Livermore's Cube Satellite Evolution: Space Program Innovation: One Small Satellite at a Time

Linehan, Dan ; Wilson, Emily

关键词: CUBESATS;    PAYLOADS;    COST REDUCTION;    TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION;    GREENHOUSE GASES;    NANOSATELLITES;    SPACE DEBRIS;    SPACE PROGRAMS;    NASA SPACE PROGRAMS;   

RP-ID  :  GSFC-E-DAA-TN66005

学科分类：地球科学(综合)

美国|英语

来源: NASA Technical Reports Server

【 摘 要 】

Cube satellites, called CubeSats, are a common type of nanosatellite comprising a modular framework of cube-shaped building block units that measure 10 centimeters per side. Their lower cost and ease of construction compared to large, conventional satellites have made them a popular choice for modern space applications. Lawrence Livermore’s first involvement with CubeSats began nearly a decade ago when scientists developed optical imaging payloads for the Space-Based Telescopes for the Actionable Refinement of Ephemeris project to monitor space debris. More recently, as part of a collaboration with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the Laboratory has helped develop the MiniCarb CubeSat for measuring atmospheric greenhouse gases. MiniCarb will be the first to use the innovative, Laboratory-developed CubeSat Next Generation Bus platform, ushering in a new era for the institution’s Space Science and Security Program.