Small Satellites and Their Regulation

• Main Authors: Jakhu, Ram S. (Author), Pelton, Joseph N. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Space sciences.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.

Since the launch of UoSat-1 of the University of Surrey (United Kingdom) in 1981, small satellites proved regularly to be useful, beneficial, and cost-effective tools. Typical tasks cover education and workforce development, technology demonstration, verification and validation, scientific and engin...

Table of Contents:

• Foreword
• Section 1: Introduction
• Section 2: The Development of Small Satellite Technologies
• Section 3: Innovations in Small Satellite Technologies and Systems
• Section 4: The Mounting Problem of Orbital Debris
• Section 5: Regulatory Issues and Regulatory Solutions
• Section 6: New Concepts in Addressing Problems Associated with Small Satellites
• Section 7: Top Ten Things to Know About Small Satellites and their Regulation
• Appendix 1: List of Acronyms and Glossary of Terms
• Appendix 2: Biographies of Authors.