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The SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical Program (May 26–28), curated through peer review, brings together engineers, researchers, and mission architects for three days of talks, posters, and interactive Q&A sessions covering engineering, missions, research, and technology underpinning Europe’s growing smallsat capabilities.
Showing 1–12 of 158 papers
In-Orbit Assessment of Satellite Battery Degradation Based on Electrical Power Subsystem Telemetry
Talk
May 26, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Technical Stage
Q&A
May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 1
This work presents a telemetry-driven analysis of long-term lithium-ion battery degradation using real in-orbit data from FASat-Charlie, a Chilean Earth observation satellite operating in Low…
FROM PRINTER TO ORBIT: THE 0.8U CUBEDRIVE BIPROPELLANT PROPULSION SYSTEM
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 1
This paper presents the current state of the art of Dawn Aerospace’s 0.8U CubeDrive, a fully integrated green bipropellant propulsion system developed for CubeSat and…
Influence of Porosity Distributions on the Thermal Snap Response of Functionally Graded Sandwich Solar Panels in Low Earth Orbit
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 4
Traditional satellite aluminum or solid laminates solar panels are susceptible to significant thermal distortion and thermal snap during rapid temperature fluctuations in orbit. For modern…
Modal, Vibration, Shock, and Acoustic Testing of Small Satellites: Practical Insights on Testing Approaches
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 2
The increasing number of small satellite missions has created a growing need for efficient and reliable environmental qualification strategies. Although small spacecraft often operate under…
Preparation and Verification Method at ETB/FM Test Level for Establishing Satellite IAC Procedures
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 3
Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) is the critical final verification stage conducted after launch vehicle (LV) sepa-ration and orbit insertion, prior to normal mission…
Autonomous Space Domain Awareness for Small Satellites Using Integrated Optical Imaging and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation
Talk
May 26, 2026 · 12:45 PM · Technical Stage
Q&A
May 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 2
This work presents an integrated approach to autonomous Space Domain Awareness (SDA) for Smallsat missions by combining advanced Resident Space Object detection and SSA/SDA software…
Toward Space Deployment of Polarization Entangled Photon Sources
Talk
May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Technical Stage
Q&A
May 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 3
Quantum entanglement represents a transformative resource for space-based infrastructure, enabling future global quantum communication, quantum computing networks, and distributed quantum sensing with unprecedented capabilities. Entanglement-based…
Beyond Monolithic Ground Systems: Building Adaptive, Interoperable Ecosystems for Commercial Space
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 2
Modern space missions are becoming increasingly diverse, rapidly evolving, and commercially driven. As a result, mission operators face an operational landscape where no single ground…
Developing infrastructure for a scalable, multi-orbit ground network
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 4
Delivering a ground segment that not only facilitates the potential of newspace, but enhances it, will continue to drive its feasibility. Mega constellations deliver a…
ELECTROADHESIVE ATTACHMENT FOR ORBITAL SERVICING
Poster
May 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 3
This paper presents validated electroadhesive attachment technology enabling diverse on-orbit servicing missions from active debris removal to scientific asset preservation. Testing demonstrates capture and control…
Parametric Study of Deorbit Sail Sizes for Small Satellites
Talk
May 26, 2026 · 1:15 PM · Technical Stage
Q&A
May 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 4
The need for reliable and scalable post-mission disposal solutions is inevitable for small satellite missions in Low Earth Orbit. For spacecrafts without onboard propulsion system…
No Test, No Launch — Test Infrastructure as a Critical Strategic Enabler of Europe’s Access to Space
Talk
May 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Technical Stage
Q&A
May 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Posters Area – Kiosk 1
Europe’s aspirations to establish both independent and competitive access to space are, like with any other region, fundamentally tied to access to ground test infrastructure.…
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