Space-Based Telescopes for the Actionable Refinement of Ephemeris Systems and Test Engineering

Abstract

This thesis presents the results and activities related to the design, analysis, construction, test, and integration of a flight-qualified satellite, the Space-based Telescopes for the Actionable Refinement of Ephemeris (STARE) satellite. This project has been a collaboration, led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and including the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and Texas A&M University. Of particular importance are the processes, experiences, and results of testing the payload and integrated STARE satellite. In addition, an analysis of testing requirements specifically appropriate for CubeSats, has been performed based on experience with larger satellites, and, finally, a thermal model has been developed for on-orbit thermal performance evaluation. The STARE satellite is currently scheduled to be a secondary payload mounted in the NPS CubeSat Launcher (NPSCuL), attached to the Atlas V Aft Bulkhead Carrier (ABC) on the Centaur upper stage. The goal of the STARE project is to improve Space Situational Awareness and, once the concept is validated, to develop a constellation that would be able to deliver highly refined optical data to improve current conjunction analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA556592

Entities

People

  • Vidal C. Lozada

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Control Systems
  • Earth Orbits
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Payload
  • Situational Awareness
  • Small Satellites
  • Solar Panels
  • Space Debris
  • Space Objects
  • Space Situational Awareness
  • Space Surveillance
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Software Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites