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Quintessence of Nano-Satellite Technology

Author : Planet Aerospace India
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1649516630
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (495 download)

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Book Synopsis Quintessence of Nano-Satellite Technology by : Planet Aerospace India

Download or read book Quintessence of Nano-Satellite Technology written by Planet Aerospace India and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One decade ... 66 Countries … more than 1500 Nano-satellites launched. Nanosatellite technology evolved from the small satellite pedigree has now taken a giant leap in the development of 'new-gen satellite systems'. With about 500 of these Nanosatellites launched by Universities / Academic Institutions shows the affordability of this new ecosystem, which can provide immense opportunity for students and faculty for innovation in space science / technology. This book, authored by a group of space-technology experts of “Planet Aerospace, India” having vast experience in building world-class satellites at ISRO, provides in a nutshell the technology of the future - the building blocks for a Nanosatellite at your premises. The infectious enthusiasm and unbridled passion for Space Science and Technology have been the hallmark of their knowledge and dedication. “The Space science, technology and applications are encompassing every facet of human life on our holistic planet earth and are the new frontier for the present-day student’s community for kindling their insatiable curiosity. This celestial platform submitted on a platter through this unique book “Quintessence of Nano Satellite technology” by Planet Aerospace is a noteworthy initiative in the Indian Space technology arena”. Dr.K.Kasturirangan Former MP and Chairman, ISRO, Secretary Dept of Space “It is heartening to note the efforts of Planet Aerospace to publish the Book on “Quintessence of Nano Satellite Technology” for the benefit of students and space technology enthusiasts. This will definitely help the students to understand the complexities of building Satellites. Books on such contemporary subjects are the need of the hour as they go a long way in inculcating scientific temper in the formative young minds” Dr.K.Sivan, Chairman, ISRO, Secretary, Dept of Space “Nano Satellite technology has opened up new era of innovations in which students of different disciplines learn to work together in any multidisciplinary environment. Hope, this book” Quintessence of Nano Satellite Technology” will become a milestone in boosting Nano satellite activities and demystifying space” Dr.P.S.Goel, Former Secretary, MoES and Director, ISRO Satellite Center

Nanosatellites

Author : Rogerio Atem de Carvalho
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119042062
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Book Synopsis Nanosatellites by : Rogerio Atem de Carvalho

Download or read book Nanosatellites written by Rogerio Atem de Carvalho and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanosatellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics Rogerio Atem de Carvalho, Instituto Federal Fluminense, Brazil Jaime Estela, Spectrum Aerospace Group, Germany and Peru Martin Langer, Technical University of Munich, Germany Covering the latest research on nanosatellites Nanosatellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics comprehensively presents the latest research on the fast-developing area of nanosatellites. Divided into three distinct sections, the book begins with a brief history of nanosatellites and introduces nanosatellites technologies and payloads, also explaining how these are deployed into space. The second section provides an overview of the ground segment and operations, and the third section focuses on the regulations, policies, economics, and future trends. Key features: Payloads for nanosatellites Nanosatellites components design Examines the cost of development of nanosatellites. Covers the latest policies and regulations. Considers future trends for nanosatellites. Nanosatellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics is a comprehensive reference for researchers and practitioners working with nanosatellites in the aerospace industry.

Introduction to Nanosatellite Technology and Components

Author : Lakshya Vaibhav Datta
Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783847314196
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (141 download)

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Nanosatellite Technology and Components by : Lakshya Vaibhav Datta

Download or read book Introduction to Nanosatellite Technology and Components written by Lakshya Vaibhav Datta and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the advents in space technology, the concept of making cubesat type nanosatellites and sending them to space has become quite common. Nowadays, you can find many Cubesats and other types of nanosatellite orbiting Earth and conducting experiments for universities. Hence, there is a significant demand to find good sources in nanosatellite technology. Unfortunately, the material that exists on the net for each Cubesat is not sufficient to guide interested persons who may be starting their own Cubesat project. This book is intended to be a basic textbook to guide students and professionals to start their own nanosatellite project. This book by Lakshya with supervision of Dr. Ugur Guven details the major components of a nanosatellite system like the power systems, attitude adjustment systems, communication & telemetry systems, propulsion systems and the control & distribution systems. The book also mentions the possibility of payload positioning within the nanosatellite as well. General review of nanosatellite systems is provided along with figures to help visualize the concepts. Authors recommend the book for all interested persons who want to learn about nanosatellite technology.

Emergence of Pico- and Nanosatellites for Atmospheric Research and Technology Testing

Author : Purvesh Thakker
Publisher : AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
ISBN 13 : 9781600867682
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (676 download)

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Download or read book Emergence of Pico- and Nanosatellites for Atmospheric Research and Technology Testing written by Purvesh Thakker and published by AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Miniaturized satellites are paving the way to a completely new era of faster and less expensive access to space by using smaller payloads. Pico- and nanosatellite activity has expanded greatly in the last decade, due in large part to activity within the university satellite community. This book describes the current state of this exciting technology and includes a variety of detailed examples that will help the reader identify appropriate analytical models, simulations, and technologies in the development of miniaturized satellite missions."--Publisher.

Introduction to Rocket Science and Space Exploration

Author : A. Sivathanu Pillai
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 100082456X
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Rocket Science and Space Exploration by : A. Sivathanu Pillai

Download or read book Introduction to Rocket Science and Space Exploration written by A. Sivathanu Pillai and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing demand of space services for imaging, mobile communication, global positioning systems and disaster management, life extension of satellites by fueling, space station operations, deflecting incoming asteroids, and reducing debris from orbits, requires reusable rockets. The chapters in the book cover understanding of the universe, history of rockets, space missions, satellites, the principle of rocketry, its design and development, rocket technology, the solar system, the environment and protection of earth, and thoughts on Earth 2.0. Features: Explores the link between universe, space exploration, and rocketry. Discusses topics such as protection of the Earth from asteroids, debris, and global warming. Includes basic methodology to be adopted to design rockets for various applications. Covers use of multi-objective optimisation to realise a system and differences in design philosophies for satellite launch. Examines material on environmental protection of the Earth. This book is aimed at senior undergraduates and professionals in aerospace engineering.

Space Microsystems and Micro/Nano Satellites

Author : Zheng You
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 0128126736
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Book Synopsis Space Microsystems and Micro/Nano Satellites by : Zheng You

Download or read book Space Microsystems and Micro/Nano Satellites written by Zheng You and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Space Microsystems and Micro/Nano Satellites covers the various reasoning and diverse applications of small satellites in both technical and regulatory aspects, also exploring the technical and operational innovations that are being introduced in the field. The Space Microsystem developed by the author is systematically introduced in this book, providing information on such topics as MEMS micro-magnetometers, MIMUs (Micro-inertia-measurement unit), micro-sun sensors, micro-star sensors, micro-propellers, micro-relays, etc. The book also examines the new technical standards, removal techniques or other methods that might help to address current problems, regulatory issues and procedures to ameliorate problems associated with small satellites, especially mounting levels of orbital debris and noncompliance with radio frequency and national licensing requirements, liabilities and export controls, Summarizing the scientific research experiences of the author and his team, this book holds a high scientific reference value as it gives readers comprehensive and thorough introductions to the micro/nano satellite and space applications of MEMS technology. Covers various reasoning and diverse applications for small satellites in both technical and regulatory aspects Represents the first publication that systematically introduces the Space Microsystem developed by the author Examines new technical standards, removal techniques and other methods that might help to address current problems, regulatory issues and procedures

Smaller Satellites: Bigger Business?

Author : Michael J Rycroft
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401730083
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)

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Book Synopsis Smaller Satellites: Bigger Business? by : Michael J Rycroft

Download or read book Smaller Satellites: Bigger Business? written by Michael J Rycroft and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Y. Fujimori, Symposium Programme Committee Chair, and Faculty Member, International Space University e-mail: [email protected] M.Rycroft, Faculty Member, International Space University e-mail: [email protected] N. Crosby, International Space University e-mail: [email protected] For the sixth annual ISU Symposium the theme was "Smaller Satellites: Bigger Business? Concepts, Applications and Markets for Micro/Nanosatellites in a New Information World". Thus, the Symposium addressed the crucial question: are small satellites the saviour of space programmes around the world It did this from the unique perspective of the International Space today? University - the interdisciplinary, international and intercultural perspective. This Symposium brought together a variety of people working on small satellites - engineers, scientists, planners, providers, operators, policy makers and business executives, together with representatives from regulatory bodies, from national and international organizations, and from the finance sector, and also entrepreneurs. Discussion and debate were encouraged, based on the papers presented and those published here.

Advances in Small Satellite Technologies

Author : PSR Srinivasa Sastry
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 981151724X
Total Pages : 523 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in Small Satellite Technologies by : PSR Srinivasa Sastry

Download or read book Advances in Small Satellite Technologies written by PSR Srinivasa Sastry and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-04 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains select papers presented during the 1st International Conference on Small Satellites, discussing the latest research and developments relating to small satellite technology. The papers cover various issues relating to design and engineering, ranging from the control, mechanical and thermal systems to the sensors, antennas and RF systems used. The volume will be of interest to scientists and engineers working on or utilizing satellite and space technologies.

Nanosatellite Demonstration of Multi-Functional Space Systems

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Nanosatellite Demonstration of Multi-Functional Space Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The effort under this grant was designed to further the goals of both NASA and the Air Force in the area of small satellites in two ways: hardware development for nanosatellites, and the education of future aerospace professionals. The hardware component of the effort involved the design, construction and testing of a flight-ready nanosatellite to demonstrate several novel technologies for small satellites. The five on-board experiments, the details of which are given below, had as their emphasis the use of hardware that is capable of performing several distinct satellite functions, or is based on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies, or both. Multi-functionality and COTS systems are key to the development of low-mass, low-volume, low-cost nanosatellites. The educational component of the grant involved teams of aerospace engineering, electrical engineering and computer science undergraduates designing, developing and testing BEARSat, as well as individual graduate students, two of whom serve in succession as Project Manager. As a result of this effort, NASA and the Air Force have additional young aerospace engineers available with practical experience in nanosatellite technology.

Satellite Technology

Author : Anil K. Maini
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118636376
Total Pages : 987 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (186 download)

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Download or read book Satellite Technology written by Anil K. Maini and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 987 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source reference on satellite technology and its applications Covering both the technology and its applications, Satellite Technology is a concise reference on satellites for commercial, scientific and military purposes. The book explains satellite technology fully, beginning by offering an introduction to the fundamentals, before covering orbits and trajectories, launch and in-orbit operations, hardware, communication techniques, multiple access techniques, and link design fundamentals. This new edition also includes comprehensive chapters on Satellite Networks and Satellite Technology – Emerging Trends. Providing a complete survey of applications, from remote sensing and military uses, to navigational and scientific applications, the authors also present an inclusive compendium on satellites and satellite launch vehicles. Filled with diagrams and illustrations, this book serves as an ideal introduction for those new to the topic, as well as a reference point for professionals. Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source reference on satellite technology and its applications - remote sensing, weather, navigation, scientific, and military - including new chapters on Satellite Networks and Satellite Technology – Emerging Trends Covers the full range of satellite applications in remote sensing, meteorology, the military, navigation and science, and communications, including satellite-to-under sea communication, satellite cell-phones, and global Xpress system of INMARSAT The cross-disciplinary coverage makes the book an essential reference book for professionals, R&D scientists and students at post graduate level Companion website provides a complete compendium on satellites and satellite launch vehicles An ideal introduction for Professionals and R&D scientists in the field. Engineering Students. Cross disciplinary information for engineers and technical managers.

The Commercial Viability of Nanosatellite Technology

Author : Christopher L. Fennig
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (565 download)

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Download or read book The Commercial Viability of Nanosatellite Technology written by Christopher L. Fennig and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Cubesats: Invading and Shaping the Space Industry

Author : PARIS. CHRYSOS
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781035326631
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (266 download)

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Book Synopsis Cubesats: Invading and Shaping the Space Industry by : PARIS. CHRYSOS

Download or read book Cubesats: Invading and Shaping the Space Industry written by PARIS. CHRYSOS and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a fascinating view into the creation of CubeSats, this book outlines their metamorphic role in democratizing space exploration. Paris Chrysos and Francesco Paolo Appio delve into the novel world of satellite innovation, showcasing how revolutionary CubeSats have been in shaping the future of space technology. CubeSats: Invading and Shaping the Space Industry investigates the crucial activities of CubeSat teams, detailing their interactive and intimate approach to satellite engineering. Chapters emphasize the important role of universities in offering autonomy and fresh perspectives in space exploration contexts, including interview extracts to provide the reader with first-hand detail of this visionary work. Ultimately, they highlight the increasing potential for CubeSats to carve their own niche within the space industry. This enlightening book will be invaluable for students and academics of technology and innovation management pursuing a better understanding of new satellite technology advancements. It will additionally be highly beneficial for researchers seeking a concise overview of CubeSat use and modification.

Nanotechnology in Space

Author : Maria Letizia Terranova
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000294498
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Nanotechnology in Space written by Maria Letizia Terranova and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents selected topics on nanotechnological applications in the strategic sector of space. It showcases some current activities and multidisciplinary approaches that have given an unprecedented control of matter at the nanoscale and will enable it to withstand the unique space environment. It focuses on the outstanding topic of dual-use nanotechnologies, illustrating the mutual benefits of key enabling materials that can be used successfully both on earth and in space. It highlights the importance of space as a strategic sector in the global economy, with ever-increasing related businesses worldwide. In this light, it dedicates a chapter to the analysis of current and future markets for space-related nanotechnological products and applications.

Enabling Technologies for Nanosatellite Applications

Author : Justin M. Akagi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Enabling Technologies for Nanosatellite Applications written by Justin M. Akagi and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

FUTURE Satellite Technology. the Role of Nanoelectronics

Author : John Rice
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781423557043
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (57 download)

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Book Synopsis FUTURE Satellite Technology. the Role of Nanoelectronics by : John Rice

Download or read book FUTURE Satellite Technology. the Role of Nanoelectronics written by John Rice and published by . This book was released on 1998-09-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tiny earth-orbiting spacecraft known as nanosatellites are now possible due to breakthroughs in microelectromechanics that permit engineers to build extremely small yet fully functional devices. With today's satellite launch costs averaging around $20,000 per pound lifted into space, nanosatellites could revolutionize the future of space access by significantly reducing the size, mass, power requirements, complexity and ultimately the costs of space systems. The small satellite concept fosters a faster evolution in space science and introduces and tests state-of-the-art space technology. of the technologies required to design a miniaturized and yet autonomous vehicle, nanoelectronics is at the forefront. The field of nanoelectronics is primarily concerned with integrated circuit (IC) technology for scale sizes well below 100 nanometers. It is in this realm that the quantum - mechanical nature of the electron becomes of paramount importance. With the tools of quantum physics, reduction in the size of individual transistors has yielded the quantum dot; a three-dimensional structure for confinement of a single electron. The theoretical study in this thesis will show that the width in p-n junctions is generally underestimated for curved * interfaces by textbook formulas. This result is significant for semi-cylindrical quantum dots which are the logical result of continued down scaling in semiconductor devices.

Nano-satellite Integration from Software to Final Assembly

Author : Hector Lleò Salvador
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Nano-satellite Integration from Software to Final Assembly written by Hector Lleò Salvador and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent studies have shown that using global navigation satellite system reflectometry (GNSS-R) and L-band radiometry it is possible to study soil moisture, biomass and cryospher. 3Cat-4 is an educational and scientific mission that combines the two technologies with the aim of demonstrating the potential of nano-satellites for different earth observation (EO) applications. The manufacture of a satellite consists of different phases before it is ready to be launched. First the mission is conceived, then the design of the components and their manufacture and finally their integration. Integration is the phase in which the components of the satellite as a whole are to be verified and assembled in the structure. A correct integration consists of three phases: a software model of the satellite, a FlatSat and finally the assembly of the entire satellite. These three phases have been applied in the practical case of 3Cat-4. The first of the phases is the analysis of the nano-satellite software model, as a CAD. A CAD model is a representation in dimensions and mass of each of the parts that constitute the nano-satellite. This analysis is essential to be able to predict physical collisions between components of different subsystems that would prevent performing the entire satellite assembly. This thesis presents the process used to keep the CAD model up to date. It shows examples of detected collisions that could be overcome before the day of assembly as well as certain nano-satellite pairs that had to be modified to avoid collisions. The next phase is the FlatSat. The FlatSat is based on positioning all the subsystems of the satellite on a table and by means of an interface the software and the interaction between them is tested. In this way the different parts of the satellite can be validated as a whole and you ensure that there will be no interfering errors once the satellite is integrated. The last of the phases is the assembly itself. In this chapter this document explains the different fit checks that have been carried out to verify that there are no collisions between subsystems, as well as the step-by-step procedure to follow and the equipment necessary to perform the assembly. To synthesize, in this thesis it is stated that a CAD model allows you to anticipate physical collisions between subsystems, with a FlatSat you can anticipate problems at software level and all this together with an assembly procedure that has been validated by fit checks ensures a successful satellite integration.

Improving Nanosatellite Capabilities for Atmospheric Sounding and Characterization

Author : Anne Dorothy Marinan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (961 download)

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Download or read book Improving Nanosatellite Capabilities for Atmospheric Sounding and Characterization written by Anne Dorothy Marinan and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measurements of atmospheric temperature, pressure, water vapor, and composition are important to users in the Earth science, defense, and intelligence communities. Nanosatellites (with mass 10 kg, such as CubeSats) can support miniaturized instruments for atmospheric sounding and characterization. Nanosatellite constellations can improve spatial and temporal coverage of Earth and can produce data consistent with the current state of the art at reduced cost compared with larger satellites. Nanosatellites are also used for on-orbit technology demonstrations due to low cost and higher risk posture. We focus on CubeSats as a host platform for instruments and technology demonstrations for three kinds of atmospheric sensors: (i) passive microwave radiometers, (ii) atmospheric occultation experiments and (iii) coronagraphic direct imaging of exoplanets. Microwave radiometers (MWR) measure brightness temperatures in multiple channels across bands centered on atmospheric absorption features. MWRs require stable cold and warm calibration targets for accurate measurements. CubeSat MWRs, such as MicroMAS (the Micro-sized Microwave Atmospheric Satellite) and MiRaTA (Microwave Radiometer Technology Acceleration), use deep space as a cold target with a noise diode as the warm target instead of larger calibration targets. However, noise diodes drift, and a better calibration method is needed to meet the desired measurement precision. Occultation experiments measure electromagnetic signals received from a transmitter as it passes behind the Earth from the perspective of the receiver. In the neutral atmosphere, the measurements yield profiles of temperature, pressure and in certain configurations, composition. We consider radio and optical wavelengths. GPS Radio Occultation (GPSRO) instruments measure phase delay in signals transmitted from GPS satellites that travel through the atmosphere to a low earth orbit (LEO) receiver. GPSRO measurements are inherently well calibrated, because the primary interaction is of an electromagnetic wave through a medium, and have high accuracy and vertical resolution. We show that it is possible to make several GPSRO measurements per day that are collocated spatially and temporally with space-based MWR measurements and that using these measurements enables better MWR calibration by measuring noise diode drift. Occultation observations using several near infrared optical wavelengths can measure absorption features to characterize atmospheric species and abundances. Intersatellite optical links are used for these measurements, but transmissions deep in the atmosphere experience scintillation and distortion. Wavefront control systems could be used to compensate for atmosphere-induced aberrations. Wavefront control systems are also needed to obtain reflection absorption spectra of exoplanet atmospheres, where photons from the host star are reflected by the planet. A space-based telescope equipped with an internal coronagraph can make high contrast measurements off-axis using high spatial frequency wavefront control systems to correct for speckles, imperfections, and other distortions that would degrade the measurement. High actuator count deformable mirrors (DMs) are needed, and Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) DMs can provide a cost-effective, compact solution. We describe our design for a nanosatellite platform using a wavefront sensor to characterize the on-orbit performance of MEMS DMs. We present results from these new approaches to improve atmospheric sounding and characterization missions using nanosatellites. Our hardware analysis for MiRaTA demonstrates that the CubeSat GPSRO instrument noise performance supports the calibration of the noise diode to improve the CubeSat MWR measurement accuracy from 0.75 K to 0.25 K. We simulate and experimentally demonstrate a CubeSat wavefront control system using a MEMS DM that can be used to characterize the performance of MEMS DMs, sensitive to 10's of nm motion and up to three times the 1.5 pm-stroke of the DMs, which is useful for future applications in both atmospheric near infrared occultation as well as in exoplanet direct imaging space telescopes. Each of these contributions improves current nanosatellite capabilities or uses nanosatellites to advance technologies in future larger systems for atmospheric sounding and characterization of Earth and exoplanets.