Sophisticated small satellites from Surrey!
Date & Time
25th November 2009 at 10.00 for 10.30
Location
Blue Lagoon Suite
Hilsea Lido
London Rd
Portsmouth PO2 9RP
About this event
The talk will provide an introduction to small satellites, “the PC computers of space”, and cover some of the highlights of the 30+ small satellite missions which Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) have launched to date, including updates on the status of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation, the Giove-A navigation satellite mission, and the RapidEye constellation. The future applications of small satellites, including potential science, communications, and Earth observation missions will also be discussed.
Dr Stuart Eves is with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
Registration
Registration is not necessary.
Cost
Free of charge.
Programme
10.00 - refreshments
10.30 - lecture starts
Organiser
IET Solent Network Retired members Section
For further details please contact John Harvey.