The recent developments in small satellite technology has opened the door to a new paradigm of space missions. Traditional large-scale planetary orbiters and atmospheric probes can be potentially augmented with smaller and cheaper small satellite architectures. The recent developments in entry, descent, and landing (EDL) technology associated with deployable aeroshells may allow for small satellite orbit insertion via aerocapture. This paper serves to understand the design trade space for small satellite mission concepts while identifying potential candidate designs for more detailed analysis.


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    Title :

    Small Satellite Aerocapture Concepts for Future Interplanetary Missions


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    Conference:

    2023 AIAA SciTech Forum ; 2023 ; National Harbor, MD, US


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    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English




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