Technology for small spacecraft / Panel on Small Spacecraft Technology, Committee on Advanced Space Technology, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
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Physical description:
xiii, 139 ; 26 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1994
Notes:
Includes appendices.
Panel chairman: Laurence J. Adams.
Study was supported by a contract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASM copy 39088018114496 gift of Alan Ladwig.
Contents:
Introduction -- Systems engineering and operations -- Spacecraft propulsion technology -- Spacecraft electric power -- Spacecraft structures and materials -- Small spacecraft communications technology -- Guidance and control technology -- Sensors for small spacecraft -- Robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence -- Launch vehicle technology for small spacecraft -- Overall findings and recommendations
