Paper Category: Commercial
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Seeing Through the Haze: Simulation-Driven Atmospheric Analysis and On-board Dehazing for Robust LEO/VLEO Earth Observation
Atmospheric attenuation and cloud cover remain a primary bottleneck for optical Earth Observation (EO) mission operations, often rendering downlinked data unusable and straining limited bandwidth budgets. This work presents a novel framework to improve actionable intelligence by integrating real-time atmospheric assessment and image restoration directly into the onboard image processing chain. To overcome the scarcity…
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CubeSat ISR Constellation Mission Tailoring
This paper presents a modelling framework for Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) CubeSat constellation combining optical payload and Software Defined Radio (SDR). The concept satellite is 8-16U depending on the payload resolution and presence of warm-gas propulsion allowing for orbital changes and station keeping extending the operational time. Deployed in 500-km Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO), the…
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First Aurora Propulsion Technologies flight data from a customer mission
In November 2025, another 4 of Aurora’s Resistojet Thrusters and a Plasma Brake were launched into orbit as a part of the WISDOM mission which received funding from ESA NAVISP programme. This paper presents the results received from orbit thus far and outlines the plan for upcoming tests, including the Plasma Brake deployment planned for…
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Preparation and Verification Method at ETB/FM Test Level for Establishing Satellite IAC Procedures
Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) is the critical final verification stage conducted after launch vehicle (LV) sepa-ration and orbit insertion, prior to normal mission opera-tions. LEOP consists of Initial Activation and Checkout (IAC) and In-Orbit Test (IOT). Within this phase, the spacecraft (S/C) bus IAC is of paramount importance. Tra-ditionally, due to the impossibility…
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Designing for Launchability: Aligning Satellites and Launch Vehicles for Mission Success
The success of a space mission depends not only on innovative satellite technology or a powerful rocket—it hinges on the seamless integration between payload and launch vehicle. This presentation explores “launchability” from both sides: what satellite developers must consider to ensure successful, cost-effective access to space, and what emerging launch vehicle providers need to understand…