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The SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical Program (May 26–28), curated through peer review, brings together engineers, researchers, and mission architects for three days of talks, posters, and interactive Q&A sessions covering engineering, missions, research, and technology underpinning Europe’s growing smallsat capabilities.
Showing 1–12 of 124 papers
SEEING a family of high performance imagers for Earth Observation applications
Talk
May 26, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Technical Stage
Q&A
May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 1
Safran Reosc has developed a family of high performance, ultra-compact, space-based payloads for Earth observations applications and space-based surveillance awareness. The SEEING 230 Wide is…
Modal, Vibration, Shock, and Acoustic Testing of Small Satellites: Practical Insights on Testing Approaches
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 2
The increasing number of small satellite missions has created a growing need for efficient and reliable environmental qualification strategies. Although small spacecraft often operate under…
Preparation and Verification Method at ETB/FM Test Level for Establishing Satellite IAC Procedures
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 3
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…
Autonomous Space Domain Awareness for Small Satellites Using Integrated Optical Imaging and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation
Talk
May 26, 2026 · 12:45 PM · Technical Stage
Q&A
May 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM
This work presents an integrated approach to autonomous Space Domain Awareness (SDA) for Smallsat missions by combining advanced Resident Space Object detection and SSA/SDA software…
UDAN: A Compact Deployable UHF Antenna Enabling High-Gain Links for CubeSats
Talk
May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Technical Stage
Q&A
May 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 3
The miniaturization of satellite platforms has imposed severe constraints on antenna systems, particularly for UHF links requiring high gain and polarization robustness. To address these…
Beyond Monolithic Ground Systems: Building Adaptive, Interoperable Ecosystems for Commercial Space
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 2
Modern space missions are becoming increasingly diverse, rapidly evolving, and commercially driven. As a result, mission operators face an operational landscape where no single ground…
Developing infrastructure for a scalable, multi-orbit ground network
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 4
Delivering a ground segment that not only facilitates the potential of newspace, but enhances it, will continue to drive its feasibility. Mega constellations deliver a…
ELECTROADHESIVE ATTACHMENT FOR ORBITAL SERVICING
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 3
This paper presents validated electroadhesive attachment technology enabling diverse on-orbit servicing missions from active debris removal to scientific asset preservation. Testing demonstrates capture and control…
Parametric Study of Deorbit Sail Sizes for Small Satellites
Talk
May 26, 2026 · 1:15 PM · Technical Stage
Q&A
May 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 4
The need for reliable and scalable post-mission disposal solutions is inevitable for small satellite missions in Low Earth Orbit. For spacecrafts without onboard propulsion system…
ENPULSION NANO and MICRO propulsion systems: from flight heritage to design updates
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 1
Over 300 NANO and MICRO propulsion systems have been deployed in space, servicing a variety of customers, missions and applications in large number of different…
Modular approach for ensuring smallsat cybersecurity
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 4
Small satellites largely rely on rapid development cycles and distributed ground segment services while using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, which collectively introduce significant cybersecurity challenges.…
Ensuring Orbital Safety from T-0: The Critical Imperative for Immediate Post-Launch Collision Avoidance
Talk
May 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Technical Stage
Q&A
May 26, 2026 · 2:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 3
As the density of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) environment increases, driven by frequent rideshare missions and the deployment of mega-constellations, the initial phase of…
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