Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations

Space Technology Proceedings #3

by Jiun-Jih Miau (Editor), Richard Holdaway (Editor)

Reducing the cost of space program interests people more and more nowadays due to the concerns of budget limitation and commercialization of space technology. The Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations bring together papers contributed by the authors representing the research organizations, academic institutions and commercial sectors of 10 countries around the world. The papers encompass the subject areas in mission planning and operation, TT&C systems, mission control centers, and mini and small satellite support, highlighting the issues concerned by the researchers and engineers involved in a wide range of space programs and space industries.

460 pages, Hardcover

First published February 29, 2000