Fiscal Year	2013
Division	Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Science
Department	Space Systems Academic Group
Investigator(s)	Newman, James H.
Sponsor	National Reconnaissance Office (DoD)
Summary	This proposal describes the effort associated with the continued development of the NPSCuL structure and documentation to support upcoming flights-of-opportunity, including such flights as the A-deck and ESPA. Other work includes the development of an NPSCuL-compatible sequencer, capable of sequencing either Cal Poly P-PODs or the NASA Ames Dispenser in low earth orbit, with a goal to support high radiation orbits. This proposal builds upon previous work done in support of OUTSat for the NRO to produce flight-ready hardware, documentation, and integration support activities. These efforts permit a significant volume of Government and university CubeSats to be launched on an ESPA-compatible payload launcher. It combines opportunities for student thesis work, university outreach, and the development of useful national capabilities. This proposal addresses the NRO Key Functional Capability (KFC) #6, Innovative Capabilities.
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