This book describes the development and design of a unique combined data and power management infrastructure for small satellites. This new edition became necessary because in the frame of the system's impressive evolution from an academic prototype to one of today's most advanced core avionics, many elements were upgraded to their next technology generation and diverse new components complement the upgraded design. All elements are presented in updated respectively new chapters. This modular infrastructure was selected by the Swiss start-up ClearSpace SA for ESA's first mission ClearSpace-1 to remove space debris.
Furthermore it is the baseline for the Thai national satellite development program and is used by an increasing number of universities worldwide for research studies.

Includes "ClearSpace 1", the world's first space debris mission, in this new edition Gives details on the development background to estimate the system's function, performance and usability for missions Provides a consistent documentation on the developed Data and Power Management Infrastructure for small satellites

Autorentext
Dr. Jens Eickhoff is Professor for Satellite Systems Technology and Operations at Stuttgart University as well as a lead Engineer Innovation and NewSpace Programs at Airbus Defense and Space, Germany.

Inhalt
The OBC overall Design Concept.- The OBC Processor Board.- The I/O-Board.- The CCSDS Decoder/Encoder IP-Core.- The CCSDS Decoder/Encoder Board.- The Power Control and Distribution Unit.- The OBC Power Supply Boards.- The OBC inter-board Harness.- OBC Mechanical and Thermal Design.- OBC HW/SW Integration Testing.- The Research Satellite Target.