Study on Impact of small satellites to space sciences

Findings of the KECK Institute for Space Studies Program on Small Satellites: A Revolution in Space Science
Smallsat 2013/Digital Commons, 13 February 2014
http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2949&context=smallsat

Presentation Slides
Smallsat 2013/Digital Commons, 13 February 2014
http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?filename=0&article=2949&context=smallsat&type=additional

In July and October of 2012 a study program, with 30 participants from 14 institutions throughout academia, government, and industry, was held on the unique role small satellites can play to revolutionize scientific observations in space science from LEO to deep space. The first workshop identified novel mission concepts where stand-alone, constellation, and fractionated small satellite systems can enable new targeted space science discoveries in heliophysics, astrophysics, and planetary science including NEOs and small bodies.

Spaceworks Releases Market Assessment

2014 Nano/Microsatellite Market Assessment Now Available
SpaceWorks Enterprises, 10 February 2014
http://www.sei.aero/news/newsindex.php?id=529

SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc. (SEI) released the annual update to its nanosatellite and microsatellite market assessment. The study presents the latest observations, trends, and projections for the nano/microsatellite market. Projections indicate more than 400 nano/microsatellites will need launches annually in the year 2020 and beyond.

NASA, Saylor Foundation Offer Free Space Systems Engineering Course

NASA, Saylor Foundation Collaborate to Offer New Free Space Systems Engineering Course
NASA, 5 February 2014
http://www.nasa.gov/press/goddard/2014/february/nasa-saylor-foundation-collaborate-to-offer-new-free-space-systems-engineering/#.Uveve4WarF2

Space Systems Engineering, a new massive open online course or MOOC from NASA and the Saylor Foundation, launches on Monday, March 3, 2014. The six-week, general-audience course is available to the public at no cost and provides a unique opportunity to learn from and alongside NASA's engineers. Students who participate can earn a free certificate.