Small satellites are now, more than ever, being utilized as viable space craft to perform measurements for the science and commercial sector. Shrinking budgets have placed an emphasis on low cost missions, and the technology is now available for these small mass and volume platforms. Specifically, the cost of accessing space continues to fall, with dedicated launch vehicles now being developed that will deliver 1 kg to LEO for < 20 K. This paper will discuss the small satellite developments in the last year and will serve as the keynote to the session.
['Boon Lim']
Small satellite developments