This paper presents a mission concept designed for satellite-to-cell connectivity through a
fractionated CubeSat approach, aiming to fulfill the objectives set by the BlueWalker-3 …

Delay and disruption tolerant networks (DTNs) are becoming an appealing solution for
extending Internet boundaries across challenged network environments. In particular, if …

This paper presents a new mission concept and details its system design for Earth
observation, utilizing fractionated payloads onboard CubeSats to meet the Sentinel-2 …

This paper studies the sustainability of an Earth observation mission that utilizes a multiple-
payload fractionated system consisting of twelve eight-unit CubeSats, with respect to the …

The space industry is currently witnessing two concurrent trends: the increased modularity
and miniaturization of technologies and the deployment of constellations of distributed …

Spacecraft cluster reconfiguration is one of the enabling technologies to ensure non-
traditional attributes of distributed space systems. This work treats energy-and time-optimal …

Delay and disruption tolerant networks (DTNs) are becoming an appealing solution for
satellite networks where nodes can temporarily store and carry in-transit data until a link with …

1.1 Aim The aim of this study is to obtain a general solution for the rapid determination of
visibility windows between a pair of satellites. That will lead to a greater objective, solving …

This chapter discusses the benefits of exploiting space borne wireless sensor networks to
enhance the functionality and performance of Earth‐observation missions. It provides an …

Low cost fractionated small satellites have emerged as suitable infrastructure for future earth
observations. They enable private operators to interactively deliver commercial earth …