NASA Ames Small Satellite Technology Webinar

The use of small satellites has grown significantly in recent years due to the development of new technologies and increased demand. Industries such as agriculture, energy, civil engineering, and many others are driving the use of small satellites because of the many advantages they offer.

NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley develops and demonstrates new small satellite technologies and capabilities for NASA’s missions in science, exploration, and space operations. These technologies will not only benefit NASA and the larger space community, but other industries as well.

During this webinar, you will learn about a variety of novel technologies with applications in small satellites. You will also learn how you can access them through NASA’s Technology Transfer Program.

Schedule of Presentations (time shown in PDT)

1.00 – 1.10pm: Opening Remarks

1.10 – 1.20pm: Transformable Hypersonic Aerodynamic Decelerator

1.20 – 1.30pm: Electromagnetic Control of Each Nanosatellite within a Cluster of Nanosatellites

1:30 – 1:40pm: Heterogeneous Spacecraft Networks

1:40 – 1:50pm: Multispectral Imaging, Detection, and Active Reflectance (MiDAR)

1.50 – 2.00pm: Fluid Lensing System for Imaging Underwater Environments

2.00 – 2.10pm: Low Cost Star Tracker Software

2.10 – 2.20pm: Cost Optimized Test of Spacecraft Avionics and Technologies (COTSAT) Modular Spacecraft Software Architecture

2:20 – 2:30pm: Affordable Vehicle Avionics (AVA)

2:30 – 2:40pm: Fine-pointing Optical Communication System Using Laser Arrays

2:40 – 2:50: Nanosatellite Launch Adapter System

2:50 – 3:00pm: Closing Remarks