Abstract
As minaturisation of ever improving enabling technologies increase the capabilities of small satellites, the issue of commercially affordable access to Earth orbit becomes more significant. Whilst the current practice of multiple manifesting is dominant, the emergence of new small launch vehicles may instigate a transition to the dedicated launch of these small satellites. A brief review of the current range of launch vehicles is presented and available small satellite launch market projections briefly examined. The small launch vehicles currently in development are also outlined and their potential to drive the future small satellite launch market discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 29th International Symposium on Space Science and Technology |
| Publisher | The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Jun 2013 |
| Event | 29th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science - Nagoya-Aichi, Japan Duration: 2 Jun 2013 → 9 Jun 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | 29th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science |
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| City | Nagoya-Aichi, Japan |
| Period | 2/06/13 → 9/06/13 |
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Space Systems Research Group
Smith, K. (PI), Roberts, P. (PI), Crisp, N. (PI), Mcgrath, C. (PI), Parslew, B. (CoI), Hollingsworth, P. (CoI), Utyuzhnikov, S. (CoI), Lo, K. C. J. (Researcher), Muirhead, I. (PGR student), Wijacinski, K. (PGR student), Kent, B. (PGR student), Mackintosh, J. (PGR student) & Lopez Pardo, B. (PGR student)
Project: Research