SP-660 August 2008

The Proceedings of

The 4S Symposium

Small Satellites Systems and Services

26–30 May 2008 Rhodes, Greece

Sponsored by Agenzia Spaziale Italiano (ASI) International Collaboration Aerospace Development (CANEUS) Centre National D’Études Spatiales (CNES) Deutsches Zentrum für Luft und Raumfahrt (DLR) European Office of Aerospace Research and Development (EOARD) European Space Agency (ESA) International Astronautical Federation (IAF) École Nationale Supérieure de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace (SUPAERO)

Technical Committee The Symposium is jointly organized by ESA and CNES in cooperation with AFRL, DLR and the Utah State University. The Symposium is supported by many other international organisations including IAF, AIAA, Supaéro, BNSC, ASI, NRL, USAF, JAXA and CSA.

E. Beck (Washington Univ., St. Louis) B. Meurer (USU/AIAA) M. Bousquet (Supaéro) K. Miller (USAFOSR) M.A. Clair (CNES) S. Mosert (Stellenbosch University) A. Da Silva-Curiel (SSTL) D. Nikanpur (CSA), Pat Patterson (USU) T. Davis (AFRL) H.-P. Röser (Stuttgart University) R. Drummond (Catholic Univ. of Leuven) R. Sandau (DLR) B. Escudier (Supaero) F. Svelto (ASI), B. Flake (USAF) C. Stavrinidis (ESA) F. Hansen (DSRI) A. Tobias (ESA) K. Hirako (JAXA) P. Wegner (AFRL) B. Hoersch (ESA) J. Nijskens (Belspo) M. Hurley (NRL) U. Renner (Technical University Berlin) P. Jolley (USU/ATK) V. Lappas (University of Surrey) S. Kennedy (AIAA) N.V. Vighnesam (ISRO Satellite Centre) C. Lambert (CNES) E. Tremolizzo (ESA) F. Maroquène (Arianespace) P. Landiech (CNES).

Organising Committee D. Hernandez, Symposium Chairman, CNES L. Maresi, Symposium Chairman, ESA/ESTEC F. Teston, Technical Committee Chairman, ESA/ESTEC J. Köhler, Associate Technical Chair, ESA/ESTEC

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Session 1: International Cooperation Chairs: E. Gill & B. Escudier

Venµs Micro Satellite Mission Programming, in the Frame Work of International Cooperation: Concept and Implementation H. Vadon, M. Poncet & W. Idit

JC2Sat-FF: An International Collaboration Nano-Sat Project Overview of the System Analyses and Design K. Yoshihara, M. Mierlo, A. Ng, B. Shankar Kumar, A. De Ruiter et al

Preliminary Design of the Dutch-Chinese FAST Micro-Satellite Mission D.C. Maessen, E. Gill, C.J.M. Verhoeven & G.T. Zheng

Satellite-Based Networks for U-Health & U-Learning G. Graschew, T. A. Roelofs, S. Rakowsky & P. M. Schlag

Session 2: System Analysis I Chairs: F. Teston & V. Lappas

A Communication Hub in Lagrange L1 for Opening the Area to Small Satellites J.-Y. Prado & E. Hinglais

Precision Formation Flight: The CanX-4 and CanX-5 Dual Nanosatellite Mission N.G. Orr, J.K. Eyer, B.P. Larouche & R.E. Zee

SDS Program: Advanced Technology Demonstration Satellites Developed by JAXA's Young Engineers Y. Nakamura, H. Kawara, K. Hirako & H. Hashimoto

Overview on CNES Micro and Mini Satellites Missions: In Flight, Under Development and Next Ph. Landiech & all CNES Mini and Macro Satellites Teams

PRISMA Formation Flying Project in System Test Phase S. Persson

Session 3: Earth Observation I Chairs: F. Svelto & M. Hurley

Design, Development and First Assessment of the SWIR Instrument for Remote Sensing on Board of Egyptsat-1 O. Lapshinov, V. Tkachenko, L. Varichenko & J. Vermeiren

High Precision Interactive Earth Observation with LAPAN-TUBSAT U. Renner & M. Buhl

Session 4: New Technologies I Chairs: S. Kennedy & D. Nikampour

The Small Satellites Orbit Injection and Orbit Transfer Capabilities Using the Vega "Electric Propulsion Service Module" M. Balduccini, M. Cardinali, M. Katzkowski, S. Mahal & G. Saccoccia

Security Concepts for Satellite Links C. Tobehn, B. Penné, R. Rathje, A. Weigl, Ch. Gorecki & H. Michalik

TET-1 - A German Microsatellite for Technology On-Orbit Verification S. Foeckersperger, K. Lattner, C. Kaiser, S. Eckert, W. Bärwald et al.

A Miniaturized Laser Altimeter and Stereo Camera for a Microsatellite Formation Mission S.G. Moon, S. Hannemann, M.S. Bentley, S. Kraft, K. Wielinga et al

Onboard System Monitoring using SVM for Autonomy of Small Satellite Systems Y. Fukushima

A Novel, Rugged and Robust Longitudinal Range Finding Method for Formation Flying Missions G. A. McDonald, D. A. Orchard & A. C. Lewin

The NOX Payload - Flight Validation of a Low-Cost Dual-Frequency GPS Receiver for Micro- and Nano- Satellite Applications M. Markgraf, C. Renaudie & O. Montenbruck

Session 5: System Analysis II Chairs: A. Da Silva & P. Landiech

The Core Avionics System for the DLR Compact-Satellite Series S. Montenegro & L. Dittrich

Standards for Responsive Small Satellites G. S. Sandhoo, A. Rogers, P. Stadter, E. Finnegan, M. Hurley et al

Standard Busses, Modular Busses, and Plug-and-Play Busses; What is the Difference and Why Does it Matter? P. Wegner, P. Blower & J. Wilkenfeld

MELCO Standard@Small Satellite System H. Shimoji, S.Yoshikawa, K. Kodeki, M. Nakamura, T. Sasaki, T. Ozaki et al.

The Design of a Power System for the PETSAT Modular Small Spacecraft Bus C. Clark, A. Lopez Mazaria, C. Kobayashi & S. Nakasuka Session 6: Academic Projects I Chairs: E. Beck & P. Jolley

Orbit/Attitude Determination and Control for the UMR SAT Mission M. Dancer & J. Searcy

Preliminary Mission Results and Project Evaluation of the Delfi-C3 Nano-satellite J. Bouwmeester, G.T. Aalbers & W.J. Ubbels

Development and Flight Results of a PC104/QNX-Based On-Board Computer and Software for the YES2 Tether Experiment M. Kruijf, I. Spiliotopoulos &. M. Mirmont

Double Ring Network with Link and Broadcast Architecture for Small Satellite S. Kim & S. Nakasuka

Session 7: Launchers Chairs: F. Maroquenne & D. Hernandez

ASAP: the Access to Space for Small Satellites J. Thiery

EUROCKOT Launch Services for ESA Earth Observation, Science and Technology Missions J. Leclerc, P. Freeborn & Y. Viertel

Dnepr Launch Missions: 10 Years Experience of International Cooperation V. A. Solovey, V. A. Andreev, V. S. Mikhailov, Y. N. Smagin & V. V. Kainov

New Opportunities for Small Satellite Programs Provided by the Falcon Family of Launch Vehicles A. Dinardi, B. Bjelde & J. Insprucker

The VEGA Launch System Development Status B. Geffroy & P. Gallego San Miguel

Session 8: Mission Analysis Chairs: F. Hansen & K. Hirako

Nanosatellites: What can they really do? I. Nann & S. Abbondanza

Tactical Satellite 3 T. Davis, S.D. Straight & Dr. R. Lockwood

TacSat-2: Pathfinder for a Close Space Support Asset A. Bhopal & C.J. Finley

Potential of Micro- and Mini-Satellites for Worldwide Monitoring or Surveillance Systems Requiring Frequent Revisit J.P. Abadie, V. Albouys, S. Cherchali, H. Conessa, J. Le Maitre & P. Raizonville

Session 9: Telecommunication Chairs: B. Meurer & M. Hurley

New Concept of Telemetry Subsystem Architecture for Small Satellites E. Peragin &. G. Richard

Development of the European Small Geostationary Satellite SGEO H. Luebberstedt, A. Schneider, H. Schuff, Th. Miesner & A. Winkler

Simobiz - Simulation Tool to Study the Impact of Small Satellites in Mobile Market M. Prathaban, M. M. Burlacu & J. Kohlenberg

Session 10: Poster Session Chairs: M. Dancer & J. Searcy

Fundamentals of RSSP Mission -Quality Assurance- A. Huang, S. S. Chen & H. L. Perng

Hyperspectral Imaging of Forest Resources: The Malaysian Experience I. Mohd Hasmadi & J. Kamaruzaman

Application of the Small Sattellites Systems for the Environmental Control A. Sukhinin, E. Yurikova, A. V. Yakovlev & V. E. Kosenko

KAP@FREGAT - A Carrier for New Technology In-Orbit Demonstration using FREGAT Upper Stage C. Kaiser, H. Pfeuffer, G. Pont, A. Smirnow & S. Ishin

Mission Operation, Ground Segment and Services for the German TET-1 Microsatellite (Technology Experiments Carrier) P. Muehlbauer, H. Wüsten, J. Richter, M. Turk, P. Willemsen, S. Föckersperger & S. Müncheberg

Optimal Three-Axis Attitude Control Design, Simulation and Experimental Verification for Small Satellites Using Magnetic Actuators Z. Yoon, Th. Terzibaschian & C. Raschke

An Autonomous Variable Emittance Thermal Radiator for Small & Microsat Temperature Control D. Nikanpour, X. X. Jiang, S. Gendron & G. Wang

Data Handling for EO-Missions with High Data Rates Requiring Low Resources B. Penné, C. Tobehn, R. Rathje & H. Michalik

Development of Small Demonstration Satellites Family in JAXA H. Kawara, Y. Nakamura, K.Hirako & H. Hashimoto

Video System for Prisma Formation Flying Mission G. Capuano, M. Severi, F. Cacace, P. Longobardi, G. Pollio et al

Small Satellite Based Reconstitution Capability L. Doggrell

Launch Perspectives for CNES Small Satellites S. Zouiten, C. Dutertre & P. Bousquet MIOSAT Mission Scenario and Design C. Agostara, C. Dionisio, G. Sgroi & A. Di Salvio

Earth Observation Missions at OHB System C. Tobehn, B. Penné, M. Kassbom, B. Ziegler, S. Mahal et al

The AstroSat Production Line: From AstroSat 100 to AstroSat 1000 E. Maliet, D. Pawlak, C. Koeck & E. Beaufumé

X-LUNA: Extending Free/Open Source Real Time Executive for On-Board Space Applications P. Braga, L. Henriques & M. Zulianello

Session 11: In-flight Experiences Chairs: N. Vighnesam & F. Teston

Utilisation of the BIRD Satellite after its End of Operational Life J. Grundmann, W. Halle, S. Montenegro & H. Wüsten

GIOVE-A: Two Years of Galileo Signals P. Davies, A. da Silva Curiel, E. Rooney, M. Sweeting & G. Gatti

On-Orbit Results From the TacSat-2 ACTD Target Indicator Experiment AIS Payload T. Duffey, C. Huffine & S. Nicholson

Qualification and In-Flight Demonstration of a European Tether Deployment and Momentum Transfer System on YES2 M. Kruijff & E.J. van der Heide

Session 12: Academic Projects II Chairs: P. Patterson & R. Walker

Design of an Undergraduate 3-Axis Space Science Satellite W. W. Saylor, PE & Col M. E. B. France

Design and Qualification of a SmallSat Stepper Motor Driver, Flight Results On-Board the Yes2 Satellite R. Graczyk, M. Kruijf & I. Spiliotopoulos

Canadian Advanced Nanospace Experiment 2: Om-Orbit Experience with an Innovative Three-Kilogram Satellite K. Sarda, S. Eagleson, D. D. Kekez, S. Mauthe, C. Grant & R. E. Zee

Trade-off Procedure for Payload Selection in University Small Satellite Projects S. De Jong & R.J. Hamann

Test and On-Orbit Experiences of FalconSAT-3 W. W. Saylor, PE & Col M. E. B. France

Session 13: Earth Observation II Chairs: R. Sandau & S. Mosert

Study for a VEGETATION Follow on Mission onto PROBA2 Bus J. Michaud, F. Tinto, J.M. Biffi, P. Etcheto, L. Perraud, C. Thiebaut, V.Albouys et al. Vegetation Multispectral Imaging from Small Satellite with Daily Revisit M.K.R.D.J. Claessens, P.van den Braembussche, L. Maresi, K. Meuleman, L. De Vos & W. Moelans

Formation Flying for EO Small Satellite Missions A.J.Sephton, H. Rott, A. Wishart, B. Grafmueller, D. Hall, F. Pasternak & K. Strauch

The Venµs Mission (Vegetation and Environment Monitoring on a New Micro Satellite) P. Ferrier, P. Crebassol, G. Dediu, O. Hagolle & A. Meygret

Remote Sounding of the Earth's Atmospheric Limb From a Micro-Satellite Platform: a Feasibility Study of the ALTIUS Mission D. Vrancken, B. Paijmans, D. Fussen, E. Neefs, N. Loodts, E Dekemper, F Vanhellemont et al.

Thailand Earth Observation System: Mission and Control W. Kiadtikornthaweeyot

Session 14: Science Chairs: B. Escudier & A. de Leffe

A Multi-Functional Particle Spectrometer to be Demonstrated on Delfi-C3 Successor Nano Satellite D. Lampridis, E. Maddox, S. Moon, S. Kraft, J. Elstak & J. Rotteveel

Multidimensional Challenges and Benefits of the CASSIOPE Mission A. Yau, G. James, G. Enno, R. Hum, P. Duggan et al

The MOMENT Magnetic-Mapping Mission: A Nanosatellite for the Scientific Exploration of Mars S. Eagleson, S. Mauthe, K. Sarda, H. Spencer, R. Zee & J. Arkani-Hamed

Active Plasma Experiments in Space: a Small Satellite Mission S. Marcuccio & F. Pegoraro

DTUsat-2 - The Next Generation Animal Migration Research Platform J.B. Bjarnoe & R.W. Fléron

Session 15: New Technologies II Chairs: K. Miller & K. Steinberg

The Innovative DEorbiting Aerobrake System “IDEAS” for Small Satellites: The Use of Gossamer Technology for a Cleaner Space B. Santerre, T. Bonnefond & C. Dupuy

Miniaturization of Components and Systems for Space Using Mems-Technology P. Rangsten, T. A. Grönland, P. L. Sarmento Staubo & B. E. Seeberg

Space Capsule Recovery Orbit Determination System and Performance N.V. Vighnesam, A. Sonney & P. K. Soni

Pivotal Transitions - Historical and Today M. Hurley

Session 16: System Analysis III Chairs: T. Davis & P. Wegner

Virtual Mission Operations Center-Explicit Access to Small Satellites by a Net Enabled User Base E. Miller, O. Medina, P. Paulsen, Lt. Col J. Hopkins, C. Long & K. Holloman

Setting up a Cold Gas Propulsion System on the Microscope Satellite Y. André, E. Chesta, J.B. Dubois, B. Pouilloux, P. Prieur, T. Tirolien et al

Global Coverage for Fast Response Communication Between Constellation of LEO Small Satellites and Earth Stations E. Pinski, D. Linn Barnett & A. Oren

An Attitude Control System for SumbandilaSAT an Earth Observation Satellite W. H. Steyn

Optimization of Platform / Payload Mass and Power Ratio for a Small Satellite A. Borrien, C. Elisabelar & J. Dejoie

In Orbit Demonstration Strategy based on Small Satellite Missions K. Strauch, F. Teston, A. Tobias & R. Engelhardt

Reading the Fine Print From Orbit... S. Eves, A. Cawthorne, P. Davies, A. Baker, A. da Silva Curiel & M. Sweeting

Technology Reference and Proof-of-Concept for a Space-Based Automatic Identification System for Maritime Security Ø. Helleren, Ø. Olsen, P.C. Berntsen, K. Strauch & N. Alagha

Session 17: Earth Observation II Chairs: B. Flake & B. Hoersch

The Application of the DMC Strategy and Experience to Provide Additional Support to a European Global Monitoring System Programme M. A. Cutter, S.C. Giwa, K.L. Graham, D.J. Hodgson, S. Mackin, M.N. Sweeting, M. Vanotti & A. Regan

The Hyperspectral Satellite and Program EnMAP (Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Program) T. Stuffler, H. Kaufmann, S. Hofer, K.-P. Förster, A. Mueller & B. Penné

The Potential of Small Satellites for Crop Monitoring in Emerging Economies L. Bydekerke & K. Meuleman

From Spot 5 to AstroTerra - Ensuring Continuity of Large Swath Image Data E. Maliet, D. Pawlak, P. Campenon, P. Campenon, C. Koeck & E. Beaufumé

A Dataset for the Validation of Reflectance Models A. Kuusk, J. Kuusk & M. Lang

List of Exhibitors Chair: Elena Tremolizzo

List of Participants