The NanoSat constellation concept mission proposes simultaneous operation of multiple swarms of as many as 22 identical 10 kg spacecraft per swarm. The various orbits in a NanoSat swarm vary from 3x12 to 3x42 R(sub e) in geometry. In this report, the unique flight dynamics issues of this constellation satellite mission design are addressed. Studies include orbit design, orbit determination, and error analysis. A preliminary survey determined the orbital parameters that would limit the maximum shadow condition while providing adequate ground station access for three ground stations.
NanoSat Constellation Mission Design
1998
10 pages
Report
No indication
English
Unmanned Spacecraft , Spacecraft Trajectories & Flight Mechanics , Nanosatellites , Satellite design , Small scientific satellites , Small satellite technology , Satellite constellations , Microminiaturization , Mission planning , Orbit calculation , Error analysis , Microsatellites , Microminiaturized electronic devices
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