Paper Category: Commercial
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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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The Final Barrier to High-Performance Computing in Space: Architectures for Mitigating Catastrophic Radiation Effects
The increasing ambition of commercial and institutional space missions is driving demand for onboard computing capabilities far beyond traditional spacecraft avionics. Applications such as orbital data centers, large satellite constellations, autonomous mission operations, and real time data processing increasingly depend on high performance GPUs, advanced processors, high density solid state storage, and complex commercial electronic…
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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…