September 29, 2009 - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Chadwick Building, University College London, WC1E 6BT
Introduction
New technology concepts for space missions face significant challenges. Given the cost of spacecraft and the extreme difficulty for “servicing missions”, designers are reluctant to use new technology that has not been tested in flight. CubeSat satellites, however, represent a significant commercial, technological and scientific opportunity to enable innovation in the space arena by overcoming barriers associated with the acquisition of ‘space heritage’ for any spacecraft component, instrument or payload.
The use of extremely small CubeSat satellites offers the potential of introducing new and disruptive technologies into the space market at a fraction of the cost compared to conventional satellites. The CubeSat platform offers a unique opportunity for commercial companies and large satellite system companies to collaborate on the development of novel instruments, new system approaches and evaluation of individual components.
This workshop aims to bring together companies with limited or no experience in space applications for their respective technologies and commercial companies and institutions experienced in designing space systems in order to promote future collaborations between the two to accelerate the introduction of these new components and technologies into space markets.
An additional feature of this event of interest to commercial companies is understanding the challenges of miniaturising components and instrumentation. The CubeSat platform by its very nature requires all aspects of this spacecraft including power systems, instruments, propulsion etc. to be extremely small and lightweight.
This meeting will be hosted by the Sensors & Instrumentation KTN (Space Instrumentation special interest group) and the CubeSat Research Network.
Objectives
- Provide a forum for networking between companies that have space system design experience and technology companies looking to enter the space market using the CubeSat platform.
- Experts from space companies will review key issues for companies when designing for space applications
- Discuss the potential advantages of using CubeSat platforms such as:
- Increasing U.K. innovation in space applications
- Accelerating the introduction of disruptive technologies
- Opportunities for miniaturisation of components & instrumentation outside of the space environment, using CubeSats as an exemplar platform - Identify “spin-in” technology opportunities for space applications
Registrations
Delegate tickets for this event cost £75.00 ex VAT.
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Exhibitions
A limited number of 4ft table top exhibition stands are available at a cost of £150.00 ex VAT. Each exhibition stand includes one delegate ticket.
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