Aalto-1 nanosatellite – technical description and mission objectives

This work presents the outline and so far completed design of the Aalto-1 science mission. Aalto-1 is a multi-payload remote-sensing nanosatellite, built almost entirely by students. The satellite aims for a 500–900 km sun-synchronous orbit and includes an accurate attitude dynamics and control unit...

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Main Authors: A. Kestilä, T. Tikka, P. Peitso, J. Rantanen, A. Näsilä, K. Nordling, H. Saari, R. Vainio, P. Janhunen, J. Praks, M. Hallikainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-02-01
Series:Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems
Online Access:http://www.geosci-instrum-method-data-syst.net/2/121/2013/gi-2-121-2013.pdf