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Think small - In large numbersThe development and use of microspacecraft are examined. It is proposed that 10-50 microspacecraft per year can be launched; up to 50 microspacecraft can be dispatched with traditional launchers; and 1-3 experiments can be performed on the spacecraft. Various applications for the microspacecraft are discussed and specific examples of proposed missions are presented. Some systems and instruments designed for the microspacecraft are described.
Document ID
19900024021
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Jones, Ross M. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Aerospace America
Volume: 27
ISSN: 0740-722X
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
ISSN: 0740-722X
Accession Number
90A11076
Distribution Limits
Public
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