Orbit insertion operations that require large V maneuvers using conventional propulsive technologies are mass inefficient and challenging to package within SmallSat form factors such as the popular CubeSat. Aeroassist technologies offer an alternative approach for V maneuvers and could revolutionize the use of SmallSats for exploration missions and increase the science return while reducing costs for orbital or entry missions to Mars, Venus and return to Earth. Aeroassist refers to the use of an atmosphere to accomplish a transportation system function using techniques such as aerobraking, aerocapture, aeroentry, and aerogravity assist. Aeroassist technologies are power efficient and tolerant to the radiation and thermal environment encountered in deep space, and can be integrated around or within SmallSat geometries. This presentation will discuss various Aeroassist technologies including conventional rigid aeroshells, inflatable decelerators, mechanically deployable decelerators and other drag devices and control methods that should be considered by Small Satellite mission design teams.


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    Title :

    Aeroassist Technologies for Small Satellite Missions


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    Conference:

    Interplanetary Small Satellite Conference ; 2019 ; San Luis Obispo, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    2019-04-29


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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