Letter to the Editor

Request for Correction on “A Methodology for CubeSat Mission Selection”

Luis Zea, Victor Ayerdi, Sergio Argueta, and Antonio Muñoz – Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala

JoSS, Vol. 06, No. 03 (Dec. 2017) pp. 663
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Peer-Reviewed Articles

A 3U CubeSat to Collect UV Photometry of Bright Massive Stars

Richard Desselle, Christian Kintziger, and Pierre Rochus – Centre Spatial de Liège, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium; Gregor Rauw, and Yaël Nazé – Groupe D’Astrophysique des Hautes Energies, University of Liège, Belgium

JoSS, Vol. 06, No. 03 (Dec. 2017) pp. 635–650
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MinXSS-1 CubeSat On-Orbit Pointing and Power Performance: The First Flight of the Blue Canyon Technologies XACT 3-axis Attitude Determination and Control System

James Paul Mason – Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO US; Matt Baumgart and Bryan Rogler – Blue Canyon Technologies Boulder, CO US; Chloe Downs – University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA US; Margaret Williams and Thomas N. Woods – Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO US; Scott Palo – Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO US; Phillip C. Chamberlin – NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD US; Stanley Solomon – High Altitude Observatory, US; Andrew Jones, Xinlin Li and Rick Kohnert – Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO US; and Amir Caspi – Southwest Research Institute, Boulder, CO US

JoSS, Vol. 06, No. 03 (Dec. 2017) pp. 651–662
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Investigation of Gamma and High Energy Electron Dose Effect on a MOEM Sun Sensor Developed for Micro Satellite Applications

S. P. Karanth, V. Shobha, Sumesh M. A., T. V. Sridevi, K. T. Manjunath, Beno Thomas, L. V. Prasad, M. Viswanathan – Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS), First Phase, First Cross, Peenya Industrial Estate, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

JoSS, Vol. 06, No. 02 (Aug. 2017) pp. 581–589
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A Europa CubeSat Concept Study for Measuring Atmospheric Density and Heavy Ion Flux

Alexander E. Thelen, Nancy Chanover, James Murphy – Astronomy Dept., New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM US; Kyle Rankin – Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM US; Steve Stochaj – Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM US

JoSS, Vol. 06, No. 02 (Aug. 2017) pp. 591-607
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A Study of the Small Satellite Community’s Life-Cycle Activities

Bungo Shiotani and Norman G. Fitz-Coy – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL US

JoSS, Vol. 06, No. 02 (Aug. 2017) pp. 609–633
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Heated Gas Propulsion System Conceptual Design for the SAMSON Nano-Satellite

Dan R. Lev and Jacob Herscovitz – Space Division, Rafael – Advanced Defense Systems, Haifa, Israel; Daniel Kariv and Itzhak Mizrachi – Aerospace Dept. and Asher Space Research Institute – Technion, I.I.T., Haifa, Israel

JoSS, Vol. 06, No. 01 (May 2017) pp. 551–564
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Characterization of CubeSat Reaction Wheel Assemblies

Joel Shields, Christopher Pong, Kevin Lo, Laura Jones, Swati Mohan, Chava Marom, Ian McKinley, William Wilson and Luis Andrade – Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA US

JoSS, Vol. 06, No. 01 (May 2017) pp. 565–580
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A Survey of Current Femtosatellite Designs, Technologies, and Mission Concepts

Tracie R. Perez and Kamesh Subbarao – Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas, Arlington, TX US

JoSS, Vol. 05, No. 03 (Oct. 2016) pp. 467–482
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A Methodology for CubeSat Mission Selection

Luis Zea, Victor Ayerdi, Sergio Argueta, and Antonio Muñoz – Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala

JoSS, Vol. 05, No. 03 (Oct. 2016) pp. 483–511
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Survey, Statistical Analysis and Classification of Launched CubeSat Missions with Emphasis on the Attitude Control Method

Halis C. Polat, Josep Virgili-Llop, and Marcello Romano – Spacecraft Robotics Laboratory, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA US

JoSS, Vol. 05, No. 03 (Oct. 2016) pp. 513–530
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Testing The LightSail Program: Advancing Solar Sailing Technology Using a CubeSat Platform

Rex W. Ridenoure, Riki Munakata, Stephanie D. Wong, and Alex Diaz – Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation, Pasadena, CA US; David A. Spencer – Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA US; Douglas A. Stetson – Space Science and Exploration Consulting Group, Pasadena, CA US; Bruce Betts – The Planetary Society, Pasadena, CA US; Barbara A. Plante – Boreal Space, Hayward, CA US; Justin D. Foley, and John M. Bellardo – California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA US

JoSS, Vol. 05, No. 03 (Oct. 2016) pp. 531–550
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Peer-Reviewed Articles

Using Cellphone Magnetometers for Science on CubeSats

Brandon M. Ponder – Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI US; Arie Sheinker and Mark B. Moldwin – Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI US

JoSS, Vol. 05, No. 02 (May 2016) pp. 449–456
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Solar Simulator for Spacecraft Photovoltaic Power System Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing

Samir A. Rawashdeh – University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI US; Mark Simonds and James E. Lumpp – University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY US; Valdis Zeps, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington, KY US

JoSS, Vol. 05, No. 02 (May 2016) pp. 457–466
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Design and Characterization of a Spring Steel Hinge for Deployable CubeSat Structures

Elbara Ziade, Calvin S. Patmont, and Theodore A. Fritz – Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Center for Space Physics, Boston University, MA US

JoSS, Vol. 05, No. 01 (Feb. 2016) pp. 407–418
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Small Satellite Remote Sensing Constellation for Fast Polar Coverage

Antti Kestilä, Rafal Modrzewski, and Pekka Laurila – Dept. of Radio Science and Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland

JoSS, Vol. 05, No. 01 (Feb. 2016) pp. 419–434
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End-to-End Testing of a Dual Use Imaging Sensor for Small Satellites

Christopher R. McBryde and E. Glenn Lightsey – School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA US

JoSS, Vol. 05, No. 01 (Feb. 2016) pp. 435–448
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Peer-Reviewed Articles

A CubeSat Concept for Multipoint Ionospheric GPS Occultation

Thomas R. P. Heine, Mark B. Moldwin, Shasha Zou, Jessica Arlas, Ambarish Desai, Brandon Heidt, Steve McCarty, Adelina Nastasoiu, and Vritika Singh – Dept. of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI US

JoSS, Vol. 04, No. 02 (Oct. 2015) pp. 329–356
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A Reusable Command and Data Handling System for University CubeSats

Shaina A. M. Johl and E. Glenn Lightsey – University of Texas at Austin, TX US

JoSS, Vol. 04, No. 02 (Oct. 2015) pp. 357–369
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Design and Testing of a Cold Gas Thruster for an Interplanetary CubeSat Mission

Travis K. Imken, Terry H. Stevenson, and E. Glenn Lightsey – Dept. of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, University of Texas at Austin, TX US

JoSS, Vol. 04, No. 02 (Oct. 2015) pp. 371–386
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Design Considerations and Ground Testing of Electric Double-Layer Capacitors as Energy Storage Components for Nanosatellites

Muhammad Alkali, Mohamed Y. Edries, Arifur R. Khan, Hirokazu Masui and Mengu Cho – Laboratory of Spacecraft Environment Interaction Engineering (LaSEINE), Dept. of Applied Science for Integrated Systems, Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

JoSS, Vol. 04, No. 02 (Oct. 2015) pp. 387–405
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Letter to the Editor

CubeSat Risk Management Tools

Katharine Brumbaugh Gamble, PhD Candidate and NDSEG Fellow, Austin, TX US

JoSS, Vol. 04, No. 01 (Jun. 2015) p. 283
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Peer-Reviewed Articles

Photocells for Small Satellite, Single-axis Attitude Determination

David J. Richie, D. Michael Sobers, Jr., Neo Ching Leng Frederick, and Tan Chin Sian – Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering, Espoo, Finland

JoSS, Vol. 04, No. 01 (Jun. 2015) pp. 285–299
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Using Hobby Prototyping Boards and Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Components for Developing Low-cost, Fast-delivery Satellite Subsystems

Kimmo Karvinen, Tuomas Tikka, and Jaan Praks – Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering, Espoo, Finland

JoSS, Vol. 04, No. 01 (Jun. 2015) pp. 301–314
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A Dynamic, Hardware-in-the-Loop, Three-Axis Simulator of Spacecraft Attitude Maneuvering with Nanosatellite Dimensions

Simone Chesi – University of California-Santa Cruz, Applied Mathematics and Statistics Dept., CA US; Octavio Perez, and Marcello Romano – Naval Postgraduate School, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept., Monterey, CA US

JoSS, Vol. 04, No. 01 (Jun. 2015) pp. 315–328
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A Deployable Membrane Telescope Payload for CubeSats

Michael E. Dearborn, Geoff P. Andersen, Olha Asmolova, Richard L. Balthazor, Matthew G. McHarg, Heather C. Nelson, Trey S. Quiller, Gabe R. Wilson – USAF Academy Dept. of Physics, Colorado Springs, CO USA; Thomas J. Harvey – MMA Design, LLC, Boulder, CO US; and Thomas W. Murphey – Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Albuquerque, NM US

JoSS, Vol. 03, No. 01 (Jul. 2014) pp. 253–264
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The Colorado Student Space Weather Experiment (CSSWE) On-Orbit Performance

David Gerhardt and Scott E. Palo – University of Colorado at Boulder, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, CO, US; Quintin Schiller, Lauren Blum, Xinlin Li, and Rick Kohnert – University of Colorado at Boulder, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, CO, US

JoSS, Vol. 03, No. 01 (Jul. 2014) pp. 265–281
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Integrating Small Satellites into the United States’ K-12 STEM Education Discussion

John D. Moore – Institute for Earth Observations, Palmyra, NJ US

JoSS, Vol. 02, No. 02 (Dec. 2013) pp. 201–211
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The First One Hundred CubeSats: A Statistical Look

Michael Swartwout – Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO US

JoSS, Vol. 02, No. 02 (Dec. 2013) pp. 213–233
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Orbit Refinement with the STARE Telescope

Lance M. Simms, Don Phillion, Wim De Vries, Vincent Riot, Brian J. Bauman and Darrell Carter – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Livermore, CA US

JoSS, Vol. 02, No. 02 (Dec. 2013) pp. 235–251
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