This KISS Study Program will aim to 1) establish the concept of software-defined space systems (SDSSs) that can adapt their functions at all levels after launch through software updates and 2) formulate a concrete one-shot multifaceted mission.
The aerospace industry has experienced a dramatic shift over the last decade: Flying a spacecraft has gone from something only government agencies and large corporations could afford to something universities and small startups can accomplish on a shoestring budget. This talk is about pushing these limits – building spacecraft that are dramatically smaller, simpler, and cheaper – and taking advantage of computation, networking, and autonomy to accomplish exciting new science and exploration missions, while also bringing spaceflight within reach of more people.