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.