By definition nanosatellites are space systems that can weigh 1-10 kg and can perform unique missions (e.g. global cloud cover monitoring, store-and-forward communications) acting either in constellation of distributed sensor-nodes or in a many-satellite platoon that flies in formation. The Aerospace Corporation has been exploring the application of microelectronics fabrication and advanced packaging technology to the development of a mass-producible nanosatellite. Particular attention is being directed at M3 (Micromachining/MEMS/Microsystems) technology which appears to be important in the integration and manufacturing of these satellites. Laser direct-write processing techniques are being applied for rapid prototyping and to specific 3D fabrication steps where conventional microelectronics fabrication techniques fall short. In particular, a laser based technique has been developed that combines the rapid prototyping aspects of direct-write and the low cost/process uniformity aspects of batch processing. This technique has been used to develop various fluidic components and a microthruster subsystem in a photostructurable glass/ceramic material.


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    Titel :

    Nanosatellites and MEMS fabrication by laser microprocessing


    Beteiligte:
    Helvajian, H. (Autor:in) / Fuqua, P.D. (Autor:in) / Hansen, W.W. (Autor:in) / Janson, S.W. (Autor:in)


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2000


    Format / Umfang :

    8 Seiten, 28 Quellen




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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    Microprocessing by UV laser

    Lou, Qihong / Li, Tiejun | SPIE | 2002


    Microthrusters for Nanosatellites

    Janson, S. / Helvajian, H. / Hansen, W. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1999



    Coilgun Launcher for Nanosatellites

    Turman, B. N. / Aerospace Corporation | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1999