02804nam 2200481 450 99641844200331620210211220930.03-030-36308-210.1007/978-3-030-36308-6(CKB)4100000011457807(DE-He213)978-3-030-36308-6(MiAaPQ)EBC6348985(PPN)258876468(EXLCZ)99410000001145780720210211d2020 uy 0engurnn|008mamaatxtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierHandbook of small satellites technology, design, manufacture, applications, economics and regulation /Joseph N. Pelton; Scott Madry1st ed. 2020.Cham, Switzerland :Springer,[2020]©20201 online resource (476 illus., 441 illus. in color. eReference.) 3-030-36307-4 In the past decade, the field of small satellites has expanded the space industry in a powerful way. Hundreds, indeed thousands, of these innovative and highly cost-efficient satellites are now being launched from Earth to establish low-cost space systems. These smallsats are engaged in experiments and prototype testing, communications services, data relay, internet access, remote sensing, defense and security related services, and more. Some of these systems are quite small and are simple student experiments, while others in commercial constellations are employing state-of-the-art technologies to deliver fast and accurate services. This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of this exciting new field. It covers the technology, applications and services, design and manufacture, launch arrangements, ground systems, and economic and regulatory arrangements surrounding small satellites. The diversity of approach in recent years has allowed for rapid innovation and economic breakthroughs to proceed at a pace that seems only to be speeding up. In this reference work, readers will find information pertaining to all aspects of the small satellite industry, written by a host of international experts in the field.Artificial satellitesLaw and legislationHandbooks, manuals, etcArtificial satellitesDesignHandbooks, manuals, etcArtificial satellitesHandbooks, manuals, etcArtificial satellitesLaw and legislationArtificial satellitesDesignArtificial satellites629.46Pelton Joseph N.Madry ScottMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK996418442003316Handbook of small satellites1983067UNISA