Jakhu, Ram S.

Small Satellites and Their Regulation

Abstract/Sommario: Since the launch of UoSat-1 of the University of Surrey (United Kingdom) in 1981, small satellites proved regularly to be useful, beneficial, and cost-effective tools. Typical tasks cover education and workforce development, technology demonstration, verification and validation, scientific and engineering research as well as commercial applications. Today the launch masses range over almost three orders of magnitude starting at less than a kilogram up to a few hundred kilograms, with b ...; [leggi tutto]
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Descrizione Small Satellites and Their Regulation / by Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton. - XIV, 77 p. 22 ill., 19 ill. in color ; online resource. - (SpringerBriefs in Space Development)
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Foreword -- Section 1: Introduction -- Section 2: The Development of Small Satellite Technologies -- Section 3: Innovations in Small Satellite Technologies and Systems -- Section 4: The Mounting Problem of Orbital Debris -- Section 5: Regulatory Issues and Regulatory Solutions -- Section 6: New Concepts in Addressing Problems Associated with Small Satellites -- Section 7: Top Ten Things to Know About Small Satellites and their Regulation -- Appendix 1: List of Acronyms and Glossary of Terms -- Appendix 2: Biographies of Authors. - Springer eBooks. - Printed edition: 9781461494225
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  • ISBN: 978-1-4614-9423-2
  • DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-9423-2
  • N. catalogo straniero: TL787-4050.22 (Library of Congress Call Number)
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Jakhu, Ram S.
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