Peer-Reviewed Articles

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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Peer Reviewed Articles

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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Peer-Reviewed Articles

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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