Title
Design and Simulation of Small Satellite Missions Using Free Access Tools
Date Issued
01 January 2021
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
conference paper
Publisher(s)
International Astronautical Federation, IAF
Abstract
Developing countries have economic limitations related to the training, infrastructure, and human resources to develop space technology. Small satellite missions and the use of commercial electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) components, known as Space COTS, can reduce the cost, time, and gap in space incursions. In this sense, currently, there are low-cost and/or free access tools, especially for the educational sector, which allow the simulation of small satellite missions. These tools include General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT), OpenApp, and OpenKit. The present work shows the use of these tools and a 3U small satellite mission simulation. It is expected that with the use and dissemination of these tools, more and more developing countries will be able to develop their missions and enter into the space sector.
Volume
B4
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Ingeniería aeroespacial
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85127591990
ISSN of the container
00741795
Conference
Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC: 28th IAA Symposium on Small Satellite Missions 2021 at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2021
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