AIAA R-099-2001: Space Launch Integration
The Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik I in 1957 is credited with launching the U.S. space program. Now, more than 300 orbital launches are expected…
AIAA S-122-2007: Electrical Power Systems for Spacecraft
There are currently 11,833 active satellites orbiting Earth. These satellites are used for various purposes, including communication, navigation, weather forecasting/observation, scientific research, and Earth observation. AIAA…
ISO 11221:2011—Space Solar Panels
Electrostatics is a major concern of spacecraft technology. Since space is filled with hot and low-density plasma that builds up high differential voltages, electrostatic discharge…