Summer 2024MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Summer Research Program
Small-spacecraft launch feasibility
Feasibility study for a launch system accelerating small spacecraft from rest to 300 m/s.
- Trade studies
- Modeling
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Context
During the summer research program at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Turner investigated a proposed launch system for small spacecraft.
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Problem
The proposed system would accelerate small spacecraft from rest to 300 m/s. The study considered its viability for orbital insertion and rapid-response missions.
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My role
Turner led the feasibility study, examining the proposed concept through trade studies and modeling and simulation.
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Approach
Trade studies and modeling and simulation were used to assess the concept against orbital-insertion and rapid-response mission needs.