System modelling of very low Earth orbit satellites for Earth observation
The operation of satellites in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) has been linked to a variety of
benefits to both the spacecraft platform and mission design. Critically, for Earth observation …
benefits to both the spacecraft platform and mission design. Critically, for Earth observation …
Aerodynamic drag analysis and reduction strategy for satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit
Research interest in operating satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) is growing due to
their potential applications for high quality Earth observation and telecommunication. In …
their potential applications for high quality Earth observation and telecommunication. In …
Intake design for an atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion system (ABEP)
Challenging space missions include those at very low altitudes, where the atmosphere is
source of aerodynamic drag on the spacecraft. To extend the lifetime of such missions, an …
source of aerodynamic drag on the spacecraft. To extend the lifetime of such missions, an …
In-orbit aerodynamic coefficient measurements using SOAR (Satellite for Orbital Aerodynamics Research)
Abstract The Satellite for Orbital Aerodynamics Research (SOAR) is a CubeSat mission, due
to be launched in 2021, to investigate the interaction between different materials and the …
to be launched in 2021, to investigate the interaction between different materials and the …
Drag reduction through shape optimisation for satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit
J Walsh, L Berthoud, C Allen - Acta Astronautica, 2021 - Elsevier
Operating satellites at altitudes in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) has many advantages.
However, due to the higher atmospheric density of this region, satellites encounter …
However, due to the higher atmospheric density of this region, satellites encounter …
Design of an intake and a thruster for an atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion system
Challenging space missions include those at very low altitudes, where the atmosphere is the
source of aerodynamic drag on the spacecraft, that finally defines the mission's lifetime …
source of aerodynamic drag on the spacecraft, that finally defines the mission's lifetime …
Investigation of very low Earth orbits (VLEOs) for global spaceborne lidar
Abstract Very low Earth orbits (VLEOs) have been proposed as a beneficial space mission
regime due to their propensity to increase instrument spatial resolution and reduce launch …
regime due to their propensity to increase instrument spatial resolution and reduce launch …
A method for the experimental characterisation of novel drag-reducing materials for very low Earth orbits using the Satellite for Orbital Aerodynamics Research (SOAR) …
NH Crisp, PCE Roberts, V Hanessian… - CEAS Space …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract The Satellite for Orbital Aerodynamics Research (SOAR) is a 3U CubeSat mission
that aims to investigate the gas–surface interactions (GSIs) of different materials in the very …
that aims to investigate the gas–surface interactions (GSIs) of different materials in the very …
Are Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites a solution for tomorrow's telecommunication needs?
L Berthoud, R Hills, A Bacon, M Havouzaris-Waller… - CEAS Space …, 2022 - Springer
Is there a business, service and technology case for flying constellations lower? This study
describes work by Thales Alenia Space UK and Thales Alenia Space France and the …
describes work by Thales Alenia Space UK and Thales Alenia Space France and the …
Systemic design of the very-high-resolution imaging payload of an optical remote sensing satellite for launch into the VLEO using an small launch vehicle
MA Najafabadi, I Kazemi - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The very low Earth orbit (VLEO), which includes orbits with altitudes of 100–450 km, has
distinct advantages for remote-sensing spacecraft. Lower altitudes allow payloads with …
distinct advantages for remote-sensing spacecraft. Lower altitudes allow payloads with …