Development of cooperative communication techniques for a network of small satellites and CubeSats in deep space: The SOLARA/SARA test case

摘要

In the last decade, great progress was made in the development of small satellites and CubeSats. Several small spacecraft were designed, fabricated, launched, and successfully operated in low Earth orbit. While more companies and space agencies are becoming interested in CubeSats and small satellite, also the mission goals for these spacecraft are gradually changing: these small spacecraft are starting to be considered for deep-space, interplanetary exploration.