NEC is developing a multi-mission spacecraft for the next generation. This spacecraft is applicable to various LEO (Low earth Orbit) missions (i.e. earth observation, scientific observation and communication) and GEO (Geostationary Orbit) missions. The design concepts are wide adaptability for missions and orbits, compact size for maximizing the mission ratio and easy modification for short-time delivery and low-cost. Now, the core avionics for this spacecraft (compact electronics, high-performance flight computer and integrated flight software) is being developed by NEC. This paper introduces the system configuration, performances and newly applied technologies that are required from study of multi-mission adaptability.
NEC multi-mission spacecraft concepts and technologies
Multi-Missions-Raumfahrzeug-Konzepte und -Technologien von NEC
NEC Research and Development ; 42 , 2 ; 171-176
2001
6 Seiten, 4 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 1 Quelle
Article (Journal)
English
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