Speaker
Dr
Daniel Baker
(LASP)
Description
Small spacecraft can be a great learning and training tool, but can also contribute greatly to science advancement. While small spacecraft cannot do everything in the science realm, they can fill important niches and they can complement the major missions of the various national space agencies. Especially in key arenas such as Earth observation and space weather monitoring, small missions can provide crucial data that inform policy decisions and can more quickly be developed and launched than will be the large operational systems. Understanding the proper role for small missions now and in the future is a key aspect of the INSPIRE strategy that must be understood going forward.
Primary author
Dr
Daniel Baker
(LASP)
