VERY small satellites, defined here as having a subkilogram mass, have the potential to
enable a new class of distributed space missions by merging the concepts of distributed …

A new class of distributed space missions is emerging which requires hundreds to
thousands of satellites for real-time, distributed, multi-point sensing to accomplish long …

Taking inspiration from the orbital dynamics of dust, we find that spacecraft length scaling is
a means of enabling infinite-impulse orbits that require no feedback control. Our candidate …

Length Scaling in Spacecraft Dynamics Page 1 Length Scaling in Spacecraft Dynamics Justin A.
Atchison ∗ and Mason A. Peck † Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853 DOI …

With the increasing diversification of space missions, the cube star, as a standard module-
based miniature spacecraft, has gradually become increasing research interest and …

A recent trend in the design of satellites towards miniaturization has led to the concept of the
femtosatellite, specifically a satellite with a mass of less than 100g. This paper outlines a …

Abstract The Stanford Space Systems Development Laboratory (SSDL) is developing
several CubeSat missions (including KatySat) that can benefit from onboard propulsion …

A new dimension of space mission architectures is emerging where hundreds to thousands
of very small satellites will collectively perform missions in a distributed fashion. To support …

Abstract" Due to the launch safety constraints placed on university-built small satellites,
designing a low-cost propulsion system to meet mission requirements presents a significant …

CONTINUED progress in micro-and nanotechnology has renewed interest in satellite
configurations built around microand nanosystems [1]. These configurations will enable …