SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical Proceedings
Technical papers presented at SmallSat Europe 2026, 26–28 May 2026, RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Listed in program order.
Preparation and Verification Method at ETB/FM Test Level for Establishing Satellite IAC Procedures
Bosung Kim, Jongjin Jang, Hyunsuk Seo · Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.
SSE26-001SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 340 KB
Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) is the critical final verification stage conducted after launch vehicle (LV) sepa-ration and orbit insertion, prior to normal mission opera-tions. LEOP consists of Initial Activation and Checkout (IAC) …
Autonomous Space Domain Awareness for Small Satellites Using Integrated Optical Imaging and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation
Laila Kazemi · Redwire Space Components
SSE26-002SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 8 pp · 3.6 MB
This work presents an integrated approach to autonomous Space Domain Awareness (SDA) for Smallsat missions by combining advanced Resident Space Object detection and SSA/SDA software with space-qualified optical imaging hardware and …
UDAN: A Compact Deployable UHF Antenna Enabling High-Gain Links for CubeSats
Carlos Jose Garcia Mora, Maurizio Lori, Xenia López-Corrales, Ashley Cook, Paul John Greenway and 1 more · HPS GmbH; European Space Agency (ECSAT); European Space Agency (ESTEC)
SSE26-003SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 1.1 MB
The miniaturization of satellite platforms has imposed severe constraints on antenna systems, particularly for UHF links requiring high gain and polarization robustness. To address these challenges, this contribution introduces UDAN, a …
Beyond Monolithic Ground Systems: Building Adaptive, Interoperable Ecosystems for Commercial Space
Edoardo Cocci, Stewart Hall, Fabien Milcent · Telespazio Germany
SSE26-004SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 7 pp · 271 KB
Modern space missions are becoming increasingly diverse, rapidly evolving, and commercially driven. As a result, mission operators face an operational landscape where no single ground system can meet all requirements throughout the mission …
Developing infrastructure for a scalable, multi-orbit ground network
Bob Potter · Global Invacom
SSE26-005SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 166 KB
Delivering a ground segment that not only facilitates the potential of newspace, but enhances it, will continue to drive its feasibility. Mega constellations deliver a few key challenges to the ground segment: • Dynamic networks which …
Electroadhesive Attachment for Orbital Servicing
Kalia Crowder, Victor Aguero · Cambrian Works, Inc.
SSE26-006SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 14 pp · 867 KB
This paper presents validated electroadhesive attachment technology enabling diverse on-orbit servicing missions from active debris removal to scientific asset preservation. Testing demonstrates capture and control of rapidly rotating …
Parametric Study of Deorbit Sail Sizes for Small Satellites
Germar Puttich, Clara Sanchez-Suarez, Dorottya Milankovich, Matthias Killian, Ernst K. Pfeiffer · HPS GmbH
SSE26-007SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 4 pp · 605 KB
The need for reliable and scalable post-mission disposal solutions is inevitable for small satellite missions in Low Earth Orbit. For spacecrafts without onboard propulsion system passive, fail-safe deorbit technologies can be essential to …
ENPULSION NANO and MICRO propulsion systems: from flight heritage to design updates
Davide Manna, Valentin Hugonnaud, Alexander Reissner, David Krejci · ENPULSION
SSE26-008SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 3 pp · 2.0 MB
Over 300 NANO and MICRO propulsion systems have been deployed in space, servicing a variety of customers, missions and applications in large number of different orbits and platform sizes. The significant flight heritage gained from these …
Modular approach for ensuring smallsat cybersecurity
Alexandra Gerling, Matthias Petsch, Sarah Lehnhausen · TÜV Informationstechnik GmbH
SSE26-009SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 682 KB
Small satellites largely rely on rapid development cycles and distributed ground segment services while using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, which collectively introduce significant cybersecurity challenges. Constrained …
Ensuring Orbital Safety from T-0: The Critical Imperative for Immediate Post-Launch Collision Avoidance
Quirin Funke, Dennis Weber, Vjeran Wertag · MAITY Space GmbH
SSE26-010SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 543 KB
As the density of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) environment increases, driven by frequent rideshare missions and the deployment of mega-constellations, the initial phase of satellite operations has emerged as a period of heightened orbital …
High-Speed Optical Communications for CubeSats: End-to-End Terminal Demonstration and BER Performance Characterisation
Amna Riaz · Northumbria University
SSE26-011SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 4 pp · 1.6 MB
Free-space optical communication (FSOC) is increasingly considered for small satellites because it can provide significantly higher data rates than RF while remaining compatible with strict size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints. This …
Operational Implications of Dynamic Power Throttling on High-Performance LEO Edge Computing
Gilles Lefranc · EDGX
SSE26-012SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 7 pp · 419 KB
The integration of high-performance COTS (Customer Of The Shelf) processors, such as the Nvidia Jetson Orin NX, into SmallSat architectures enables advanced on-orbit edge computing but introduces significant power management challenges. …
Agile Earth Observation Under Operational Constraints: CMG vs Reaction-Wheel ACS
Andrea Coco, Simon Debois · Veoware
SSE26-013SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 793 KB
As small commercial Earth Observation constellations expand, operators strive to collect more data and increase value per spacecraft while maintaining low costs and deployment times. In this context, spacecraft agility is often overlooked …
Seeing Through the Haze: Simulation-Driven Atmospheric Analysis and On-board Dehazing for Robust LEO/VLEO Earth Observation
Bharadwaj Chintalapati, Arthur Precht, Jeffrey Hendrikse, Marcus Liwicki, Rene Laufer and 1 more · Luleå University of Technology; Ferschau Engineering; ATMOS Space Cargo; +1
SSE26-014SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 15 pp · 2.5 MB
Atmospheric attenuation and cloud cover remain a primary bottleneck for optical Earth Observation (EO) mission operations, often rendering downlinked data unusable and straining limited bandwidth budgets. This work presents a novel …
Unlocking Orbit: Commercializing ISS-Validated Systems
Cameron Penny, Troy M Morris, Adam Kall, Austin Morris · Kall Morris Inc (KMI)
SSE26-015SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 4 pp · 517 KB
The International Space Station (ISS) has long served as the ultimate proving ground for spaceborne innovation by offering a unique environment for testing in microgravity. However, the true potential of emerging space technologies is only …
CubeSat ISR Constellation Mission Tailoring
Ota Michálek, Ondřej Hladík, Natália Gogolová, Marcel Frajt · Spacemanic CZ s.r.o.; Spacemanic CZ s.r.o., Czech Technical University
SSE26-016SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 5 pp · 3.7 MB
This paper presents a modelling framework for Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) CubeSat constellation combining optical payload and Software Defined Radio (SDR). The concept satellite is 8-16U depending on the payload …
Automatic Intensity based image sensing as a means to avoid albedo errors in GNC systems
Johan Leijtens, Frank Stelwagen, Suman Kasani · Lens R&D B.V.; Systematic Design B.V.
SSE26-017SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 233 KB
Sunsensors are core parts of most Satellite GNC systems because they are small, low power and highly resilient. Most of them are however plagued with albedo errors leading to significant errors in the attitude control system due to …
Lesson Learned in the Operation of a CubeSat ADCS in the Presence of Sensor Anomaly
Angel B. Menendez Cifuentes, Frederic Wilhelm Bremecker, Dist. Prof. Jyh-Ching Juang · National Cheng Kung University; FH Aachen
SSE26-018SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 489 KB
Small satellites and CubeSats often employ commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to achieve cost effectiveness, but these components are prone to anomalies that may jeopardize mission success. It is thus desired to learn from …
Characterising Space Weather Risks for LEO SmallSats Using the ESA Space Weather Service Network
Lenka Zychova, Alexi Glover, Hannah Laurens, Erwin De Donder, Mark Dierckxsens and 1 more · Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy; European Space Agency; Starion Deutschland GmbH; +1
SSE26-019SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 7 pp · 235 KB
SmallSat missions in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) operate in an environment that can change rapidly in response to space weather. Limited design margins, growing levels of autonomy, and the increasing number of satellites in orbit make it …
An FPGA-SoC Camera Payload Processing Unit with Soft-GPU Acceleration for Onboard Vision
Mohamed Nadhem Mraihi, Sebastian Stang, Chedi Fassi, Ulas Sezgin, Jintin Frank and 1 more · Engineering Minds Munich; Munich University of Applied Sciences
SSE26-020SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 2.3 MB
This paper presents an FPGA-SoC-based camera payload processing unit for onboard vision on resource-constrained spacecraft platforms. The system combines Engineering Minds Munich’s Smart Power and Processing Module (SPPM), a remote camera …
Topology Optimization and Cooling Structures for Electronic Equipment in Small Satellites
Javier Garrido, David Orgaz, Borja Cobo, Javier Vega · Madrid Space Europe S.L.
SSE26-021SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 542 KB
Data processing capacity and power demands are rapidly increasing in telecom and scientific payloads. That, together with miniaturization of systems, leads often to performance limitation due to insufficient cooling, which therefore limits …
Integrated Earth Observation Data Processing and Climate Analysis Using SmallSat Remote Sensing: Enhancing Urban Resilience and Emission Accountability in Egypt (2020–2024)
Ahmed Ibrahim Metawee · EgSA & ESE
SSE26-022SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 9 pp · 207 KB
Earth Observation (EO) platforms, particularly those utilizing SmallSats, are rapidly becoming vital assets for monitoring global climate and environmental trends due to their adaptability, lower cost, and rapid deployment capabilities. …
Integrated Cyberattack Detection for Satellites
Marco Chilese, Richard Mitev, Giannis Mouzenidis, Patrick Jauernig, Daniel Fortún Sánchez and 1 more · SANCTUARY Systems GmbH; GMV
SSE26-023SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 8 pp · 268 KB
Next-generation satellites are evolving into highly interconnected cyber-physical platforms, where heterogeneous subsystems, widespread adoption of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components, and emerging multi-tenant payload paradigms …
Transforming Space Transportation with Automotive Manufacturing Principles
Keiji Atsuta · Interstellar Technologies
SSE26-024SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 8 pp · 215 KB
As global demand for satellite communications and data connectivity accelerates, the need for reliable, frequent, and cost-effective launches has become increasingly urgent. However, the space industry continues to face a supply …
ESA Scout HydroGNSS Early Mission Results
Ben Stern, Alex Da Silva Cureil, Martin J Unwin, 4. Nazzareno Pierdicca, Estel Cardellach and 1 more · Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd; Sapienza University of Rome; Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya – IEEC, ES and Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC); +1
SSE26-025SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 11 pp · 1.1 MB
The ESA Scout HydroGNSS mission, launched in December 2025 will provide measurements of key hydrological climate variables, including soil moisture, freeze–thaw state over permafrost, inundation and wetlands, and above-ground biomass, …
From Structure to System: Multifunctional 3D-Printed Satellite Architectures
Gonçalo Da Silva, Rafael Perez Fragoso, Catalina Romero Guzman · Indra
SSE26-026SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 7 pp · 369 KB
Additive manufacturing offers significant potential for the development of highly integrated and cost-effective satellite structures. This research aims to evaluate the viability of monolithic 3D-printed satellite structures for space …
Low SWaP Flight Board for High-Speed On-Board Data Handling, Processing and AI Inference
Simone Vagaggini, Gianluca Giuffrida · IngeniArs S.r.l.
SSE26-027SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 7 pp · 670 KB
The continuous increase in payload data volume and mission autonomy requirements is driving the need for increasingly advanced on-board data handling and processing technologies in satellite systems. In particular, next-generation Earth …
IRIDE EAGLET-II LEOP: A New Operational Paradigm for Constellation Operations
Giacomo De Vico, Giorgia Gasparroni, Antonio Di Felice, Andrea Di Carlo, Elena Razzano and 1 more · OHB-Italia S.p.A.
SSE26-028SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 9 pp · 379 KB
The increasing adoption of satellite constellations in LEO orbit is driving new operational challenges during the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) that becomes increasingly critical. Thousands of satellites are sharing the Low Earth …
Comparative Analysis of ST-100 and ST-100M Hall Thruster Prototypes for Mission-Specific Applications
Dmytro Voronovskyi, Bohdan Yurkov, Serhii Kulagin, Serhii Asmolovskyi · The Institute of Technical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the State Space Agency of Ukraine; The Institute of Technical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the State Space Agency of Ukraine; SETS (Space Electric Thruster Systems); SETS (Space Electric Thruster Systems)
SSE26-029SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 731 KB
This study provides a comparative assessment of the ST-100 Hall-effect thruster and its magnetically shielded counterpart, the ST-100M, designed to enhance longevity by minimizing channel wall erosion. Erosion of dielectric channel walls …
Component-Level Polymer Composite Spot Shielding for Radiation and Thermal Management in SmallSats
Saurabh Khuje, An Zou, Yue Xiao, Rob Hayes, Patrick Hartwell and 1 more · Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.; The University of Alabama in Huntsville; North Carolina State University
SSE26-030SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 5 pp · 564 KB
The increasing use of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics in SmallSat platforms offers significant advantages in cost, performance, and development speed; however, radiation tolerance and thermal constraints often force …
Engineering a 160-Node Distributed Payload in 3U
Martin Platt, Atma Prakesh, Khurram Hussain · AmbaSat Ltd; Teesside University
SSE26-031SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 18 pp · 1.6 MB
Rapid in-orbit technology validation is increasingly constrained by integration effort and spacecraft resource margins. We present a systems-engineering approach for hosting up to 160 low-power experiment nodes within a standard 3U CubeSat …
LISAT-01: A Student Nanosatellite for Maritime Monitoring
Vicente Santos Aroso Ribeiro · LISAT
SSE26-032SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 274 KB
LISAT-01 is a student-led nanosatellite mission developed in Portugal with the purpose of supporting maritime monitoring activities within the Portuguese Exclusive Economic Zone and Search and Rescue Region. The mission focuses on the …
Payload Operation using On-Board Vision Language Model
Oshri Fatkiev, Guy Zaidman, Doron Shterman · ImageSat International (ISI)
SSE26-033SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 7 pp · 318 KB
The rapid maturation of multimodal vision-language models (VLMs) has significantly expanded artificial intelligence applications at the edge, including spaceborne systems. In this work, we present one of the first demonstrations of …
Structured Radio Wave Generation for Target State Estimation via Satellite Formations
Miki Yonehara, Makoto Ito, Hisatoshi Kimura, Keigo Nakamura, Yosuke Tanabe and 1 more · Hitachi, Ltd.
SSE26-034SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 253 KB
This paper discusses next-generation radar systems utilizing structured radio waves, which allow for the integrated control of wavefront structure, polarization state, and phase. By leveraging the azimuthal information inherent in Orbital …
Are the Clouds Clearing on the Ground? Redesigning Ground Segments for Secure Constellations
Edoardo Cocci, Jörg Bullmann · Telespazio Germany
SSE26-035SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 490 KB
Cloud-native ground segments have played a central role in enabling scalability, flexibility, and automation for modern satellite constellations. By leveraging elastic infrastructure and cloud-based services, operators have been able to …
Miniature Mechanically Pumped Loop for Standardized Small-Satellite Thermal Control: In-Orbit Demonstration Model Development and Qualification
Thomas Ganzeboom, Charlton Castro, Johannes van Es, Sybren de Jong · Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR)
SSE26-036SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 12 pp · 1.2 MB
With the rapid growth of the space economy, the demand for increasingly high-performance satellites has risen significantly. The need for increased performance is typically accompanied by higher power consumption, leading to elevated heat …
SPOCK: Enabling Cognitive Cloud Computing in Space for Low Latency Earth Observation
Leonardo Carrer, Antonio Gajardo Gonzalez, Álvaro Morón Elorza, Gerace Fabio, Gabriele Meoni and 1 more · Aresys; Indra; European Space Agency (ESRIN)
SSE26-037SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 7 pp · 517 KB
The SPOCK (Smart Processing Orbital Cloud Konstellation) initiative introduces novel constellation architecture concepts designed to enable Cognitive Cloud Computing in Space (3CS) capabilities addressing the growing demand for low-latency …
Dynamic Response of CubeSat Structures Under Launch Loads: Effects of Internal Mass Distribution
Prajwal Hiremath · Technische Universität Berlin
SSE26-038SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 8 pp · 486 KB
During launch, CubeSats are subjected to severe loads, and the internal mass distribution within their structures can significantly affect their dynamic response and overall structural behavior. An investigation of the structural and …
Enabling Secure Maritime Connectivity: MAIV of the MICE-1 CubeSat Mission
Christos Spandonidis, Fotios Giannopoulos, Zafeiris Tzioridis, Christos Giordamlis · Prisma Electronics S.A.
SSE26-039SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 833 KB
The increasing reliance of Maritime IoT and Internet of Vessels (IoV) applications on satellite connectivity places stringent requirements not only on system architecture and communications performance, but also on the robustness, …
A Coupled Analytical-Simulation Approach to Redundant Small Spacecraft AOCS
Tomas Mrazek, Aman Arora, Matteo El Hariry, Yasin Kale, Chiara Manfletti · Technical University of Munich; University of Luxembourg
SSE26-040SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 8 pp · 598 KB
Missions including close-proximity operations and docking (CPOD) as well as in-orbit servicing are redefining the capabilities of small spacecraft. As a result, attitude and orbit control systems (AOCS) requirements have evolved to include …
Deriving Mission-Specific Radiation Test Fluence Targets from Orbital Survivability Requirements
Joran Heldens · EDGX
SSE26-041SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 882 KB
Standard radiation hardness assurance methodologies prescribe fixed heavy-ion test fluences, typically 10^7 ions/cm2, to screen for Destructive Single Event Effects (DSEE). This paper examines the statistical and physical foundations …
Moonraker: De-Risking Lunar Landing Sites with High Resolution LiDAR
Jesse Eyer, Kristian Damkjer, Hauke Hussmann, Bradley Cotten, Steven Petten and 1 more · NUVIEW; DLR Institute for Space; SFL Missions Inc.; +2
SSE26-042SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 7 pp · 762 KB
With renewed international interest in returning mankind to the Moon, safely landing both robotic and manned landers on the rough surface has become a critical challenge. Hazards such as small boulders, craters, and slopes can easily tip a …
Bridging the liability gap: a comparative analysis of national licensing obligations versus conjunction risk in mega-constellation operations
Xinyi Zhang, Giorgio Cardile · Leiden University
SSE26-043SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 203 KB
The exponential growth of LEO mega-constellations has resulted in a shift in the operational risk profile from isolated accidents to systemic conjunction density. Nevertheless, contemporary international liability frameworks are …
Air-Bearing-Based Evaluation of Reaction Wheel Micro-Vibrations and Their Impact on Small Satellite Pointing Stability
Marisa du Plessis · CubeSpace Satellite Systems
SSE26-044SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 7 pp · 396 KB
High-performance imaging satellite missions require exceptional pointing stability to ensure image quality and geometric fidelity. This stability is often degraded by micro-vibrations originating from reaction wheels, which propagate …
A Distributed Data Center in Space (DCiS) Architecture for Small Satellites
Dan Peleg, Ran Ginosar, David Anderson, Eric Anden · Ramon.Space
SSE26-045SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 13 pp · 550 KB
Space-based data processing has emerged as a critical need for modern satellite missions in Earth observation, communications, and defense. We present DCiS (Data Center in Space), a distributed micro-data-center architecture optimized for …
Development and On-Orbit Operation of a Reliable CubeSat Platform for Testing Korean-Manufactured EEE Parts: EEETester
Kiho Kwon, Sanggoo Kim, Geuk-Nam Kim, Taeyang Lee, Namgyu Kim and 1 more · Korea Aerospace Research Institute; Nara Space
SSE26-046SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 1.0 MB
The Republic of Korea has been actively promoting the development of domestically manufactured electronic components, including semiconductor memory devices as well as active and passive components, through sustained national R&D …
Embedding Machine-Learned Anomaly Detection into Relevance-Driven Mission Operations Workflows
Daniele Bellomi, Andrea Guzzo, Valeria Zuccoli, Enza Magaudda, Edoardo Cocci and 1 more · Intella; Telespazio Germany
SSE26-047SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 240 KB
Anomaly detection has become a central application of machine learning in satellite operations; however, when applied in isolation, machine learning based detections alone are insufficient to support scalable mission operations. As fleets …
Space Debris Pulverization Systems for Low Earth Orbits
Tatiana Quercia · Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
SSE26-048SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 10 pp · 776 KB
European policy on space debris mitigation is fast evolving to contain the increasing demand for launch of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), whose specifications fail to meet ESA latest and more stringent requirements. Referring …
Catalysing Next Generation Solutions with Scalable Model-Based Software
Conrad Gillespie · Bright Ascension
SSE26-049SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 237 KB
Small satellite missions increasingly rely on software-defined payloads, onboard data processing, and automated mission operations, to meet performance, responsiveness, and cost constraints. In practice, payload software development, …
Resilient IP Distribution Techniques for SmallSat and Hybrid Space–Ground Architectures
Henrik Axelsson, Oriel Newman · KenCast, Inc.
SSE26-050SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 140 KB
SmallSat missions frequently rely on space–ground communication paths that are asymmetric, multicast-oriented, intermittently available, or intentionally unidirectional. Many SmallSat and LEO architectures operate under tighter power, …
Resolving the Origin of Deimos: Combining Global and Local Composi-tional Analysis with the small-sat TASTE Mission
John Robert Brucato, Michèle Lavagna, Fabrizio Fiore, Andrea Meneghin, Simone D'Alessandro and 1 more · INAF, Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory; Politecnico di Milano; INAF, Astronomical Observatory of Trieste; +1
SSE26-051SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 7 pp · 906 KB
Understanding the formation of Phobos and Deimos is critical for decoding the history of Mars and the evolution of the outer Solar System. The scientific debate centers on two models: for-mation via a Martian giant impact or the capture of …
KLARA: A Miniaturized, Low-Cost Capsule for satellite reentry study
Paul MIAILHE · CNES
SSE26-052SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 3 pp · 685 KB
KLARA is a miniaturized, low-cost re-entry capsule designed to capture critical aerothermodynamic and attitude data from satellites during atmospheric re-entry. By leveraging an iterative test-driven approach and Commercial Off-The-Shelf …
Progressive Radiation Hardness Assurance for COTS SmallSat Avionics Beyond LEO
Jasper Dijks, Jorge de Francisco · Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR)
SSE26-053SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 766 KB
As SmallSat missions extend beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO), traditional Radiation Hardness Assurance (RHA) approaches based on linear qualification workflows are increasingly mismatched with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS)-based avionics …
Internet Protocol Routing in Cis-Lunar Space
James DiCorcia, Mike Frandsen, Steve Dawson, Victor Aguero · Cambrian Works, Inc.
SSE26-054SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 9 pp · 912 KB
Over the last five years, integrating space systems into the global Internet paradigm has advanced significantly. Space constellations and networks are now commonplace; however, current implementations remain limited to networks managed as …
The Roadmap to In-Orbit Refuelling for Telecom Satellites
Tiago Amaral · Orbit Fab
SSE26-055SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 11 pp · 791 KB
Orbit Fab is developing an orbital infrastructure designed to provide a ubiquitous supply of propellant for all in-orbit assets, both governmental and commercial, extending their lifespan and providing the possibility of less frequent …
Quantized AI Inference on Constrained Embedded Platforms for Small-Satellite Settings
Carlos Rafael Rafael Tordoya Taquichiri, Hans Dermot Doran, Pablo Ghiglino · ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften; Klepsydra Technologies
SSE26-056SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 7 pp · 477 KB
In resource-constrained small-satellite settings, AI inference must operate under tight size, power, and payload budgets, which tend to limit onboard compute capability and data handling. These conditions motivate establishing a clear …
Semi-Autonomous Reconnaissance Satellite: A Laboratory Demonstration of End-to-End On-Board Mission Autonomy
Eran Shtoyerman, Gal Pinchas, Doron Shterman, Oshri Fatkiev · ImageSat International (ISI)
SSE26-057SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 397 KB
Real-time satellite responsiveness to user requests from the field remains largely unavailable in current space systems. Such capabilities are typically restricted to low-altitude airborne platforms, primarily due to limited satellite …
LEONSEGS: Ground Segment as a Service and Cross Mission Planning for SmallSat Operations
Álvaro Núñez · GMV
SSE26-058SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 7 pp · 647 KB
This presentation provides a concise technical briefing with a short demo of the Large Earth Observation New Space Ecosystem Ground Segment (LEONSEGS) project to solicit constructive peer feedback and engage potential adopters. LEONSEGS is …
Shining a spotlight on maritime dark traffic
Alex da Silva Curiel, Simon Flack, Darren Jones, Rob Knight, Rupert Taylor and 1 more · Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd; Space Norway
SSE26-059SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 11 pp · 980 KB
The ability to support Maritime Domain Awareness from space using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) has been successfully demonstrated in the past, however practical challenges in achieving the necessary area coverage, temporal coverage and …
Asine SSD Architecture: Achieving Deterministic Storage
Robert Rosenberg · Asine
SSE26-060SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 236 KB
The growth of mission-critical data in autonomous systems, AI clusters, and space exploration creates a fundamental crisis: modern applications are crippled by tail latency—the rare, slow storage operation (often
Perovskite Solar Cells: In-Orbit Assessment
Maksym Małek, Mateusz Karol Boćko · Hochschule Bremen, Sopra Steria; Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences
SSE26-061SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 11 pp · 2.7 MB
The increasing demand for long-duration and cost-efficient small satellite missions is driving the need for power technologies beyond conventional silicon photovoltaics. Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) offer high specific power and …
Delivering Smallsat in a few weeks: Advancing Responsive Space Capabilities with Scalable Platforms
Helena Milevych, Ludovica Bozzoli, Matilde Tinti, Emilio Fazzoletto · Argotec
SSE26-062SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 7 pp · 577 KB
Responsive Space marks a fundamental shift in the way space-based services are developed, launched and operated. This evolution toward more adaptive architectures is driven by the growing need for rapid delivery, cost efficiency, and …
SENSORIS: NewSpace Constellation for Daily Gravity Field Solutions
Antonio Garcia, Hannes Suttrop, Maik Bleckmann, Alexander Koch, Matthias Weigelt and 1 more · Institute of Aerospace Technology Bremen; DLR Institute for Satellite Geodesy and Inertial Sensing; ZARM, University of Bremen
SSE26-063SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 1.6 MB
Satellite gravimetry missions allow to track mass transport on global scales. The main satellite constellations for the gravity recovery are the GRACE and GRACE Follow-On missions. Typically, they provide monthly gravity field solutions …
Enabling Software-Defined Satellites with Edge AI
Jim Larson · Sidus Space, Inc.
SSE26-064SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 4 pp · 317 KB
Software-Defined Satellites (SDSs) enable spacecraft to evolve on orbit through software, moving beyond fixed-function architectures toward adaptable, multi-mission platforms. Software-defined radios and reconfigurable sensors and onboard …
Streamlining Verification & Validation of GNC Subsystems using NeXosim: an Open-Source, Rust-Based Discrete Event Simulator
Jakub Gramatyka, Jaŭhien Piatlicki, Sandra Szwabe, Michaël Melchiore, Stéphane Millet · Asynchronics; Infinite Orbits
SSE26-065SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 181 KB
Over the past decades, the complexity of both commercial and scientific space missions has steadily increased. As new classes of space missions are undertaken, and their technical and programmatic objectives become increasingly ambitious, …
Foresail-1 Prime: Early In-Orbit Results and Platform Performance
Jaan Praks, Marius Anger, Topi Räty, Ville Lunden, Klaus Kivirikko · Aalto University
SSE26-066SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 5 pp · 4.8 MB
This presentation reports first in-orbit results from the FORESAIL-1 Prime mission [1], launched in November 2025 aboard the Transporter-15 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. FORESAIL-1 Prime is a 3U CubeSat built on a fully …
In-orbit validation of Oxford Space Systems Deployable Wrapped Rib Antenna (WRA)
Peter Ashworth, Samuel Puche, Yuki Tsutsui, Duncan Shepherd, Amool Raina and 1 more · Oxford Space Systems
SSE26-067SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 1.1 MB
Oxford Space Systems (OSS) has achieved significant advancements in space deployable antennas, enabling small-satellite constellations through their low mass, low launch volume and high RF performance. Launched in January 2026 on a Falcon …
Broadband vibration isolation in a deployable telescopic baffle exploiting post-buckling thrust tube dynamics
Vladimir Yotov, Tsvetan Yotov, Mattia Longato, Guglielmo S Aglietti, Mark Honeth and 1 more · University of Auckland; Te Pūnaha Ātea – Space Institute, University of Auckland; Vyoma GmbH
SSE26-068SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 8 pp · 1.2 MB
Stray light suppression is a primary consideration for high-performance optical instruments, yet the necessary baffle dimensions often conflict with launch volume restrictions. Existing solutions necessitate a trade-off: motorised …
A Modular Open-Source ADCS Framework for Small Satellite Development and Testing
Patrick McKeen, Niclas Bennet Darith Scheuer, Kerri Cahoy · Massachusetts Institute of Technology; ETH Zürich
SSE26-069SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 7 pp · 324 KB
Advanced attitude determination and control (ADCS) techniques are often difficult for small satellite teams to adopt due to tightly coupled implementations and the need to rapidly evaluate alternative architectures. Evaluating prospective …
Passive Modular Ring-Truss Deployment of a Large-Area Membrane Aperture from a 1U CubeSat Volume
Ryan Paetzold, Eoin Gahan, Dylan Armfield, Joseph Thompson, David McKeown · University College Dublin
SSE26-070SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 3 pp · 307 KB
The increasing operational demands placed on CubeSat platforms have intensified the challenge of accommodating large deployable apertures within severely constrained launch volumes. This study investigates a compact deployable membrane …
Payload Data Delivery Solutions and Optimisation for GSaaS Operations
Frédéric Manteau, Giovanni Baccichet, Giovanni Antonio Peru, Giovanni Zanotti, Giovanni Pandolfi Bortoletto · Leaf Space
SSE26-071SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 7 pp · 1.1 MB
As satellite constellations grow in scale and diversity, efficient payload data delivery has become a critical bottleneck in Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) architectures. This paper investigates various payload data delivery methods …
Thermal Data Interoperability for Small Satellite Missions: Integrating CAD, ETMS, and STEP-TAS
Laura González Llamazares, David Criado Pernía · Radian Space S.L.; Radian Systems
SSE26-072SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 3 pp · 1.2 MB
The rapid development cycles of small satellite missions require the transition from isolated engineering practices to a continuous, concurrent or model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach. A significant bottleneck remains in thermal …
NarSha – Korea’s First Spaceborne Methane Monitoring Mission Using a Hyperspectral Microsatellite Constellation
Geuk-Nam Kim, Seongwhan Lee, Sujong Jeong, Jinyoung Shin, Jaemin Hong and 1 more · Nara Space; Seoul National University; Scanway Space
SSE26-073SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 1.1 MB
Methane (CH₄) is a significant driver of climate change, responsible for approximately 30% of global warming since industrialization and exhibiting a global warming potential over 80 times greater than that of carbon dioxide (CO₂) on a …
Arbosat – Enhanced wood for sustainable Space
Michael Gschweitl, Deborah Müller, Gaspard Clerc · ETH Zürich; Swiss Wood Solutions
SSE26-074SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 885 KB
Arbosat – Towards a new class of sustainable structural materials for small satellites based on enhanced wood After completing their missions, LEO satellites are typically deorbited to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere. However, aluminum, one …
Modular, Serviceable and Demisable Small Satellites: Engineering a Resilient European Space Defence Architecture
Mike Curtis-Rouse, Yige Sun, Mark Sims · Satellite Applications Catapult; University of Oxford; University of Leicester
SSE26-075SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 10 pp · 1.8 MB
Europe’s defence, security, and critical-infrastructure missions are becoming increasingly dependent on small satellite constellations for communications, ISR, navigation resilience and environmental awareness. Yet most small satellites …
In-Orbit Experimental Validation of Autonomous Operations within the AIX Satellite-as-a-Service Framework
Christian Cardenio, Riccardo Maderna, Romeo Casesa, Marco Morgese, Johan Lennart Westin and 1 more · AIKO
SSE26-076SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 7 pp · 258 KB
As Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations continue to scale, traditional ground-centric operational paradigms struggle to meet increasing demands in latency, flexibility, and operational cost. The AIX (AI-eXpress) mission series addresses …
The Final Barrier to High-Performance Computing in Space: Architectures for Mitigating Catastrophic Radiation Effects
Yoav Simhony, Alexander Segal, Ofer Amrani, Erez Etzion · Selene; Afeka College of Engineering; Tel Aviv University, School of Electrical Engineering; +1
SSE26-077SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 262 KB
The increasing ambition of commercial and institutional space missions is driving demand for onboard computing capabilities far beyond traditional spacecraft avionics. Applications such as orbital data centers, large satellite …
T&M tackling the challenges of NTN evolving on the path to 6G
Reiner Stuhlfauth · Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
SSE26-078SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 36 pp · 3.2 MB
Heading towards 6G we envision the contribution of NTN into the 6G system, IMT-2030 sets some clear requirements incorporating a non-terrestrial, unified network architecture from it’s inception. Release 17 considered as the start of NTN …
A 37.5 to 42.5 GHz Broadband SiGe Analog Linearizer RFIC for Q- Band Satellite Power Amplifier Linearization
Mathias Pius Scharpf, Burak Güven Özat, Benjamin Schoch, Ingmar Kallfass · University of Stuttgart, Institute of Robust Power Semiconductor Systems
SSE26-079SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 4 pp · 629 KB
This work presents a compact broadband analog linearizer RF integrated circuit (LRFIC) for Q band satellite payloads, designed in IHP 130 nm SiGe BiCMOS technology and covering 37.5–42.5 GHz. The proposed LRFIC realizes a split path …
DANTE: A Spaceborne Radar Constellation for Debris Detection and Tracking
Leonardo Carrer, Davide Giudici, Bernhard Niedermayer, Christian Federspiel, Wolfgang Ebner and 1 more · Aresys; iSEE – Impact Space Expedition and Exploration GmbH
SSE26-080SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 462 KB
Space debris poses a growing threat to the sustainability and safety of space operations, with increasing collision risks for satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Current ground based radar systems are limited in detecting small objects …
Co-Optimization of Optical Ground Station and Network Architecture for Secure and High-Capacity Satcom Ground Segments
Romain Laigo, Asher Novick, Laurie Paillier, Cédric Dautancourt, Julien Samaan and 1 more · Cailabs
SSE26-081SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 8 pp · 1.0 MB
Traditional radio-frequency (RF) transmission can no longer keep pace with the growing bandwidth demands of satellite communications. As constellations continue to expand, fundamental limits on individual RF carrier capacity and increasing …
L-FIRE: A Distributed Aperture CubeSat Radio Telescope
Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway, Pietro Zucca, Mark Bentum, Peter Roelfsema, Wouter Laauwen and 1 more · Eindhoven University of Technology; ASTRON; SRON; +1
SSE26-082SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 5 pp · 2.4 MB
The Low-Frequency Interferometric Radio Explorer (L-FIRE) is a proposed space-based mission concept designed to unlock the low-frequency radio spectrum (1–40 MHz). Regimes below 10 MHz are of particular interest, as they are largely …
Satellite Testing Sensors
Carmine Salzano · PCB Piezotronics
SSE26-083SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 14 pp · 1.6 MB
New accelerometers design advancements for spacecrafts vibration testing “from microg to pyroshock testing” The role of measurement sensors plays a fundamental role in various development tests and is also mandatory for all types of small …
Link-Budget Analysis of Dynamic Impairments on E-/W-Band High Through-Put Feeder Links for Future VLEO Small Satellites
Mark Neff, Benjamin Schoch, Ingmar Kallfass · University of Stuttgart, Institute of Robust Power Semiconductor Systems
SSE26-084SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 3.1 MB
Very low earth orbit (VLEO) presents unique challenges for satellite-to-ground communication because of higher orbital velocity, reduced contact times, and rapidly changing link geometry. However, VLEO offers advantages such as reduced …
Hardware Security Subsystem for On-board Cybersecurity
Daniel Fortún Sánchez, Patrick Jauernig, Richard Mitev, Martín Bárez Alonso · GMV; SANCTUARY Systems GmbH
SSE26-085SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 501 KB
Fuelled by the New Space economy, there is a critical demand for enhanced cybersecurity in satellites, a necessity that is increasingly recognised yet remains challenging to meet due to resource constraints, system complexity, and …
Flywheel Energy Storage as an Alternative for Chemical Batteries in Small LEO Satellites: Feasibility and Attitude Impact
Benjamin Spitaels, Bruno Dehez, Marc Bekemans · UCLouvain
SSE26-086SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 10 pp · 886 KB
Given the rapidly increasing number of satellites, mainly driven by the deployment of large constellations, manufacturers are under growing pressure to innovate in order to reduce both costs and environmental impact. In this context, the …
CleanCube: A Zero Debris CubeSat Platform
Lisa De Backer, Javier Martínez Mariscal, Maurits Kuipers, Emy Ganzeboom · ISISPACE
SSE26-087SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 241 KB
Following a pre-phase A study to assess the feasibility of CubeSats being compliant to various space debris mitigation rules, ISISPACE is engaging into the Phase A work for a proposed a 12U IOD/IOV CubeSat mission “CleanCube”. The project …
OLAF: a Swarm of SmallSats for Active Debris Removal by Space-based Laser Ablation
Andrei-Gabriel Pavel, Anthonius Daoud-Moraru, Constantin Alexandru Pandele, Dan Selaru, Ionuț-Robert Miron and 1 more · Romanian InSpace Engineering (RISE)
SSE26-088SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 17 pp · 1.2 MB
Small debris objects (1 mm–10 cm) pose a considerable risk to active spacecraft, potentially causing mission-critical damage as they can reach relative impact velocities of 15 km/s in LEO. ESA’s latest Space Environment Report estimates …
Designing for Launchability: Aligning Satellites and Launch Vehicles for Mission Success
Marcy Mabry · SpaceLaunch
SSE26-089SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 11 pp · 325 KB
The success of a space mission depends not only on innovative satellite technology or a powerful rocket—it hinges on the seamless integration between payload and launch vehicle. This presentation explores “launchability” from both sides: …
Multiclass Satellite Payload for SAR
Leonardo Carrer, Fabio Gerace, Paolo Falcone, Davide Giudici, Giuseppe Leccese and 1 more · Aresys; Italian Space Agency (ASI)
SSE26-090SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 3 pp · 358 KB
This work investigates a multiclass spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload architecture aimed at enabling distributed and scalable Earth Observation missions using NanoSats and/or MicroSats in cooperative satellite swarms. The …
Intelligent Orchestration for Hosted Payload Architectures in Satellite-as-a-Service Missions
Riccardo Maderna, Romeo Casesa, Christian Cardenio, Federico Fontana · AIKO
SSE26-091SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 6 pp · 145 KB
The rapid growth of the “Satellite-as-a-Service” market and the rise of In-Orbit Demonstration/Validation (IOD/IOV) missions have accelerated the demand for flexible hosted-payload architectures. Integration of third‑party payloads onto a …
System-Level CubeSat Propulsion Development for Next-Generation Deep-Space Missions
Peter Turner · Mars Space LTD
SSE26-092SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 15 pp · 1.4 MB
CubeSats have evolved from educational platforms into capable spacecraft for scientific, commercial, and exploration missions. Extending this capability to deep space and demanding Earth-orbit operations requires propulsion beyond current …
Hybrid Post-Quantum + Classical Secure Boot for SmallSat Avionics: ML-DSA/ECC Firmware Authentication with Fail-Safe Updates
Daniele Lacamera · wolfSSL Inc.
SSE26-093SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 137 KB
Satellites are often expected to operate unattended for years while still receiving security and safety updates. Long mission lifetimes also increase exposure to future cryptanalytic advances, including large-scale quantum attacks against …
High-Agile Spacecraft with Flexible Appendages: Limits, Risks, and Mitigation
Andrea Coco, Simon Debois · Veoware
SSE26-094SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 7 pp · 951 KB
Modern Earth-observation missions increasingly rely on high-agility retargeting to maximise target acquisitions. At the same time, new-generation spacecraft are adopting larger, lightweight, and lightly damped appendages such as high-power …
Multi-sensor architectures for thermal imaging missions
Pieter du Toit, Philip Bouwer, Thinus Prinsloo · FarEarth Labs GmbH
SSE26-095SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 8 pp · 1.0 MB
Among the innovative offerings that NewSpace companies bring to the space industry, one is a constellation of thermal instruments. Thermal infrared (TIR) imagers are inherently more challenging to calibrate and geolocate than visible and …
Rocket Lab’s Enabling Capabilities for Affordable Science Missions
Matt Gosche, Richard French, Ehson Mosleh · Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
SSE26-096SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 7 pp · 751 KB
As global priorities shift toward sovereign rapid-response space systems, Rocket Lab addresses the barriers of high cost and long lead times through vertical integration. By controlling the mission lifecycle from launch via Electron and …
Space weather forecasting using SARIMA
Mina Baniamein · Capsule Corporation Srl
SSE26-097SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 6 pp · 1.7 MB
Solar fluxes and geomagnetic activity influence the temperature of the air, and consequently the density. These phenomena are hard to predict because of their highly nonlinear and stochastic nature. However, they have significant effects …
Design, prototyping and mechanical testing of a trifilar deployable helix antenna for CubeSat applications
Mattia Marcello Longato, Mark Honeth, Guglielmo Saverio Aglietti, Luca Marcaccioli, Marco Capoduri · University of Auckland; RF Microtech Srl
SSE26-098SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 9 pp · 852 KB
Deployable helical antennas are often used in space in the VHF and UHF transmission bands because they provide high gain, large bandwidth, and high directivity with circular polarization while maintaining relatively low fabrication …
RF Interference Mitigation for Dual S-Band Links on a 6U CubeSat: Preliminary Hardware Validation
Nassima Khorchef, Elias Obreque, Robert Wicks, Eamon Scullion, Amna Riaz and 1 more · Northumbria University
SSE26-099SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 7 pp · 2.8 MB
This paper presents the RF communication system architecture and preliminary hardware validation for the ALIGN (Autonomous Laser-based Inter-satellite Gigabit Network) mission, comprising a pair of 6U CubeSats equipped with FOCUS …
CROMIS – The case for an orbital H-alpha solar telescope
Ivica Skokić, Miron Dulj, Filip Novoselnik, Miroslav Rožić, Marko Mamić · Protostar Labs d.o.o.
SSE26-100SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 5 pp · 2.1 MB
Monitoring of the Sun and space weather is becoming increasingly important, with applications ranging from satellite and astronaut safety to GNSS reliability and power grid operations. The chromosphere, a complex and dynamic layer of the …
Cybersecurity Approach for Multi-Tenant Small Satellites
Zain Alabedin Haj Hammadeh, Armin Purle-Kopacz, Hendrik Otte, Iasmina Danescu, Daniel Lüdtke and 1 more · German Aerospace Center (DLR)
SSE26-101SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsTalkPDF 10 pp · 458 KB
Satellite-as-a-Service (SataaS) provides users with access to satellite capabilities without requiring ownership or direct operation of space assets. This paradigm enables the deployment and execution of applications in orbit without the …
MediSat: A Secure Delay-Tolerant CubeSat Constellation for Medical Data Relay in Infrastructure-Degraded Environments
Karan Shory, Prachi Singh, Divin Raj Sundararaj, Arathy Rajendran Nair, Jakub Gutowski and 1 more · Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences
SSE26-102SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 12 pp · 2.6 MB
Reliable transmission of medical data during disasters and in remote regions remains a critical challenge due to damaged, congested, or nonexistent terrestrial communication infrastructure. This paper presents MediSat, a SmallSat-based …
Qualification test campaign for the 15kN Milli Release Nut
Guillem Quintana Buil, Valentina Luchetti · DCubed
SSE26-103SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 5 pp · 311 KB
The Dcubed Milli Release Nut (mD3RN) is a compact, high-performance release actuator based on Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) technology, capable of sustaining and releasing axial loads of up to 15 kN. The actuator has been designed with a strong …
Autonomous FSM Architecture for Commissioning and Differential Drag Control in CubeSat Formations
Elias Obreque, Robert Wicks, Nassima Khorchef, Eamon Scullion, Amna Riaz and 1 more · Northumbria University
SSE26-104SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 8 pp · 1.4 MB
The operational success of inter-satellite laser link (ISL) missions in CubeSat constellations depends on the strict management of conflicting requirements: energy harvesting, high-precision payload targeting, and orbital maintenance. This …
Systems Engineering approach for a next generation modular satellite platform ‘Astrocore’
Joachim Strenge, Richard Meadows, Lisanne Lena Christina Vermaas, Taavishe Gupta · ISISPACE
SSE26-105SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 4 pp · 380 KB
The Astrocore project is a strategic initiative by ISISPACE to develop a next-generation satellite avionics suite. It aims to meet the evolving demands of the small satellite market, with a scalable form factor from 6U up to small …
Tiny Telescope: Monolithic Diffraction-Limited Imaging
Ramon Navarro, Rik ter Horst, Mary Carmen Islas Bravo, Angelos Bouchouri, Matthijs Burgmeijer and 1 more · Tiny Telescope
SSE26-106SmallSat Europe 2026 Technical ProceedingsPosterPDF 4 pp · 388 KB
The Tiny Telescope is a compact, fully integrated monolithic telescope, designed to address the stringent volume, mass, and alignment constraints of small satellite missions. By integrating refractive and reflective optical surfaces, …