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Title: One experienced engineer`s approach to better/cheaper/faster satellite testing (philosophies and lessons learned)

Conference ·
OSTI ID:183902

In this paper, the author recalls hardware failures observed on satellites over the years; makes some observations about today`s environment of trying to build and test satellites; and makes specific recommendations concerning testing in general, as well as specifically addressing box-, payload-, spacecraft-, and full up satellite-level testing. The recommendations are intended to provide insight into how to produce satellites better, cheaper, and faster.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
183902
Report Number(s):
SAND-95-1115C; CONF-960353-1; ON: DE96001716
Resource Relation:
Conference: 16. aerospace testing seminar, Manhattan Beach, CA (United States), 12-14 Mar 1996; Other Information: PBD: [1995]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English