Nanosat Technology Survey & Its Applications

Meiditomo Sutyarjoko, Ary Setijadi, Riza Muhida, Tata Sudiyanto, Adhi Murbini, Agus Budiyono

Abstract


This paper provides a comprehensive survey of nanosatellite technology and its various applications. The study covers the current state-of-the-art in nanosatellite design, development, and deployment, including recent advances in miniaturization and cost reduction. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive survey of the technologies of nanosatellites and their applications such as remote sensing, communication, and scientific research. We start by discussing the design and structure of nanosatellites, including the various subsystems such as power, communication, and propulsion.

We also discuss the challenges and limitations of nanosatellites, such as the limited size and weight of these satellites and the limited duration of their missions. Finally, we explore the future of nanosatellites and the potential for further development and innovation in this field. Our survey provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in nanosatellites and highlights the potential of these small satellites operating in a constellation for a wide range of applications.

Keywords


nanosatellite, cubesat, surveillance, communication, IoT

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281%2Fzenodo.10825392

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