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Satellite-On-A-Chip Feasibility for Distributed Space Missions

Authors: David J. Barnhart; Tanya Vladimirova; Martin Sweeting; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Abstract:
A new dimension of space mission architecture design is emerging where hundreds to thousands of very small satellites will collectively perform missions in a distributed fashion. To support this architecture, high volume production of femto-scale satellites at low cost is required. This paper reports on the assessment of using SpaceChip, which is a monolithic "satellite-on-a-chip" based on complementary metal-on-silicon (CMOS) technology, for limited distributed space missions.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Major rept.
Pages: 18
Report Date: 10 JUL 2006
Report Number: A640154
Keywords relating to this report:
*ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
*CHIPS(ELECTRONICS)
*CHIPS_ELECTRONICS_
ARCHITECTURE
DISTRIBUTION
SPACE ENVIRONMENTS
SPACE MISSIONS
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