Application of Microspacecraft Design Methods to the Development of a Miniature, Low Cost Star Tracker for Microspace Applications

摘要

The paper follows the entire product evolution life cycle, illustrating how small, low cost space engineering and design methods have been translated to the design of a subsystem. This description includes subsystem specifications, technologies, materials and layout, operating modes, development and test methods ?? including prototyping and achieving flight ready status ?? and even extends to the marketing approach now being instituted. AeroAstro has successfully executed this low-cost approach for subsystems ranging from optical sensors to radios and actuators with consistent results. We show in the paper how the lessons learned in 20+ years of microspacecraft experience can and should be translated into other design and engineering projects to achieve