New smallsat concepts are gaining acceptance as viable space systems capable of providing useful, cost effective scientific and military data. These small satellites (NanoSats) range from 4 kg Cubesats to 50 kg smallsats. NanoSats have the potential to be deployed to provide a relevant capability… More
Award Year / Program / Phase:2010 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF
Principal Investigator:Kenneth Center, Director of Software Technologies
Award Amount:$99,985.00
Abstract:
The process of readying a satellite for its operational service role once deployed from the launch vehicle can be an extremely time consuming process when employing traditional approaches - particularly for complex imaging sensors that require the manipulation of many controls to converge on the… More
Award Year / Program / Phase:2011 / SBIR / Phase II
Agency:DOD
Principal Investigator:Ken Center, Director Flight Software – (505) 503-1563
Award Amount:$730,708.00
Abstract:
ABSTRACT: The process of readying a satellite for its operational service role once deployed from the launch vehicle can be an extremely time consuming process when employing traditional approaches particularly for complex imaging sensors that require the manipulation of many controls to converge… More
Award Year / Program / Phase:2012 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency:DOD
Principal Investigator:Don Fronterhouse, Principal Investigator – (505) 503-1563
Award Amount:$149,931.00
Abstract:
ABSTRACT: Early spacecraft were very expensive and took many years to painstakingly develop. The high cost and infrequency of space launches fostered a culture of exquisite performance at exquisite prices. With space access and usage becoming more prevalent, the modern metrics of development speed… More