Author : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781723513848
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (138 download)
Book Synopsis An Assessment of Smallsat Technology to Future Exploration Missions by : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Download or read book An Assessment of Smallsat Technology to Future Exploration Missions written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-23 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reports the results of a general study for NASA Lewis in relation to the use of small satellites for a Mars Relay Satellite (MRS) that supports communications between Mars and Earth: commands to, and telemetry from, Mars Landers and Rover. The scope of the study encompasses a survey of small satellites, those that are lower than 800 kg in mass, by NASA, DoD, and commercial companies. Additionally, surveys in advanced technologies in the area of composite materials, propulsion subsystems, battery subsystems, communications components and subsystems, and ground operations are also provided, A summary of NASA Mars Programs and their status as relevant to MRS is also included. Attempts to draw detailed cost conclusion is generally not possible due to its proprietary nature. In any event, cost is driven by market demands rather than new technologies. A preliminary comparison with the cost estimate of the S-Tel/OSC report did suggest the possibility of cost savings for the MRS by the use of production busses. On the other hand, cost savings in normalized terms from the use of automated ground systems were obtained with some degree of details. Chan, Steve Glenn Research Center NASA-CR-202345, NAS 1.26:202345, E-10743, TR01306 NAS3-27559; RTOP 315-80-91...