CANEUS NPS will make space based earth observation and global communications truly affordable and “on demand” via a revolutionary class of Nano and Pico satellites that will drastically lower the cost of space missions and increase the frequency of the launches.

Nanotechnology offers new ways to achieve enhanced capability and functionality in small-satellites, specifically with reduced s ize, mass and power consumption for devices and instruments. .The obvious advantage of using small satellites is their cost. While large conventional satellites in the 100-400 kg and the 500+ kg and 1000+ kg categories range anywhere between $20 million and $200 million, small satellites in the sub 20kg class can be made and launched at a cost less than $15 million. This provides the opportunity for multiple orbit placements within a single launch, more frequent launches, and functionality comparable with large satellites at low costs.

Although the concepts of mini satellites and micro satellites have been experimented with for over two decades now, stable and successful designs in the 50 kg class are rare, and are virtually non-existent in the sub 20 kg range. The design and manufacture of small satellites is not simply a matter of miniaturization. Several technical hurdles such as space qualification of materials and systems, power system design, and orbital control and ground control assume enormous significance in the design of small satellites.

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