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Teresa Nieves-Chinchilla
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International Coordination and Support for SmallSat-enabled Space Weather Activities
Teresa Nieves-Chinchilla
and 6 more
November 04, 2020
Advances in space weather science and small satellite (SmallSat) technology have proceeded in parallel over the past two decades, but better communication and coordination is needed among the respective worldwide communities contributing to this rapid progress. We identify six areas where improved international coordination is especially desirable, including: (1) orbital debris miti-gation; (2) spectrum management; (3) export control regulations; (4) access to timely and low-cost launch opportunities; (5) inclusive data policies; and (6) education. We argue the need for interna-tionally coordinated policies and programs to promote the use of SmallSats for space weather re-search and forecasting while realizing maximum scientific and technical advances through the inte-gration of these two increasingly important endeavors.