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Advances in space systems engineering at the University of Glasgow

Colin R. McInnes (Professor of Space Systems Engineering in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. He is the facilitator of and main contributor to this paper. Details of the co‐authors appear at the end of this paper.)

Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology

ISSN: 0002-2667

Article publication date: 1 August 2001

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Abstract

A range of space systems engineering technologies are currently under development at the University of Glasgow. Much of this work centres on advanced propulsion (solar sailing and tethers) which is complemented by studies on space robotics and spacecraft autonomy. This paper summarises these activities to provide a brief overview of current research interests. Although some work represents fundamental research in space systems engineering, much is mission‐oriented and focused on future exploitation.

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McInnes, C.R. (2001), "Advances in space systems engineering at the University of Glasgow", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 73 No. 4, pp. 360-366. https://doi.org/10.1108/00022660110399399

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