Resource Guides: Space: Satellites

ARC Aerospace Research Central This link opens in a new window
Contains decades of technical information and documents on aerospace technology, engineering, science, and covers the most important developments and research in air and space history.
Jane’s Aerospace, Defence & Security This link opens in a new window
Provides verified, open-source intelligence and analysis. Covers Jane's journals and includes partial access to Jane's defense equipment and technology solutions.
Scopus This link opens in a new window
Provides access to an indexing and abstracting database that covers subject areas including chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering, life and health sciences, social science, psychology and economics, biological, agricultural and environmental sciences, and general sciences.

UCS Satellite Database
Provides in-depth details on thousands of satellites currently orbiting Earth, including their country of origin, purpose, and other operational details. Presented in a format that can be easily manipulated for research and analysis.

Web of Science This link opens in a new window
Provides access to multiple databases that supply reference and citation data from academic journals, conference proceedings, and other documents in various academic disciplines. Includes Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Arts & Humanities Citation Index.

Artificial Satellites
Offers a forum for scientific publications on geodesy, geodynamics, space physics and space engineering.
Cosmic Research
Covers flight satellite dynamics, design and structure of spacecraft and research instrumentation, life support systems, and exploration of near space and the solar system.
International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking
Addresses technical aspects of satellite systems, networks, components and services.
Online Journal of Space Communication
Promotes critical analysis of significant developments in satellite and space communication.

Analytical Mechanics of Space Systems (4th ed.) by Hanspeter Schaub; John L. Junkins
ISBN: 1624105211
Publication Date: 2018
Comprehensively addresses the dynamics of space systems, covering topics from basic kinematics and dynamics to more advanced celestial mechanics. Includes the derivations and proofs to explain the principles underlying the equations and how to apply them.
Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Inertial Navigation, and Integration (4th ed.) by Mohinder S. Grewal; Angus P. Andrews; Chris G. Bartone
ISBN: 1119547814
Publication Date: 2020
Provides solutions to real-world problems associated with global navigation satellite systems, inertial navigation, and integration.
Low Earth Orbit Satellite Design by George Sebestyen; Steve Fujikawa; Nicholas Galassi; Alex Chuchra
ISBN: 3319683152
Publication Date: 2018
Offers guidance for engineers and professionals seeking to understand the technologies behind Low Earth Orbit satellites.
Principles of GNSS, Inertial, and Multi-Sensor Integrated Navigation Systems (2nd ed.) by Paul D. Groves
ISBN: 1608070069
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Offers current, comprehensive insights into satellite navigation, inertial navigation, terrestrial radio navigation, dead reckoning, and environmental feature matching.
Principles of Satellite Communications by Michael J. Ryan
ISBN: 0958023832
Publication Date: 2004
Focuses on the fundamental principles underlying satellite communication systems, treating each with sufficient depth to provide a balanced overview of the constituent system elements.
Understanding GPS/GNSS: Principles and Applications (3rd ed.) by Elliott D. Kaplan ; Christopher J. Hegarty
ISBN: 1523117699
Publication Date: 2017
Offers both a quick overview of Global Navigation Satellite System essentials and in-depth treatment of advanced topics exploring advances in technology, applications, and systems.

Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Satellite Image Analysis by D. Jude Hemanth
ISBN: 3030241785
Publication Date: 2020
Presents the state-of-the-art in AI methodologies and will be of interest to both newcomers and experienced scientists working in the fields of satellite image processing, geo-engineering, remote sensing and artificial intelligence.
Digital Image Processing (3rd ed.) by Rafael C. Gonzalez; Richard E. Woods
ISBN: 9780131687288
Publication Date: 2008
Provides an introduction to basic concepts and methodologies for digital image processing.
Innovative Design, Manufacturing and Testing of Small Satellites by Scott Madry; Peter Martinez; Rene Laufer
ISBN: 3319750941
Publication Date: 2018
Details key trends involving the recent formation of companies that build and launch small satellites or provide key components for small satellite constellations, including student experiments, serious scientific experimentation, and totally new types of commercial constellations.
Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing by William Emery; Adriano Camps; Marc Rodriguez-Cassola
ISBN: 0128092599
Publication Date: 2017
Covers all satellite remote sensing technologies, uses examples of specific missions, and provides study questions at the end of each chapter.
Low Earth Orbit Satellite Design by George Sebestyen; Steve Fujikawa; Nicholas Galassi; Alex Chuchra
ISBN: 3319683152
Publication Date: 2018
Offers guidance for engineers and professionals seeking to understand the technologies behind Low Earth Orbit satellites.
Remote Sensing from Air and Space by R. C. Olsen
ISBN: 1510601511
Publication Date: 2016
Discusses the instruments and principles that support a wide range of systems: optical, thermal, and radar. Full-color images and detailed examples and problem sets make this a valuable resource.
Satellite Communications by Timothy Pratt; Jeremy E. Allnutt
ISBN: 1119482143
Publication Date: 2019
Focuses on the fundamental theory of satellite communications, the underlying principles and essential mathematics required for satellite communications, and the expansion of satellite communication systems.
Satellite Communications Systems Engineering by Louis J. Ippolito
ISBN: 111925941X
Publication Date: 2017
Discusses design and performance of satellite communications systems employed in fixed point-to-point, broadcasting, mobile, radio navigation, data relay, computer communications, and related satellite-based applications.
Satellite Formation Flying: Relative Dynamics, Formation Design, Fuel Optimal Maneuvers and Formation Maintenance by Danwei Wang; Eng Kee Poh; Baolin Wu
ISBN: 9811023832
Publication Date: 2017
Systematically describes the concepts and principles for multi-satellite relative motion, passive and near passive formation designs, trajectory planning and control for fuel optimal formation maneuvers.
Satellite Technology: Principles and Applications by Varsha Agrawal; Anil K. Maini
ISBN: 9781118636411
Publication Date: 2014
Explains satellite technology fully and offers an introduction to the fundamentals before covering orbits and trajectories, launch and in-orbit operations, hardware, communication techniques, multiple access techniques, and link design fundamentals.
Small Satellites: Regulatory Challenges and Chances by Irmgard Marboe
ISBN: 9004312234
Publication Date: 2016
Addresses the booming phenomenon of small satellites, and how to meet the challenge of complying with existing rules and regulations that apply to space.
Small Satellites and Sustainable Development - Solutions in International Space Law by Kiran Krishnan
ISBN: 3030186202
Publication Date: 2019
Analyses the ability of international law to address common vulnerabilities around the emergence of small satellites, and how finding consensus could pave the way to the sustainable development of space.
Space Microsystems and Micro/Nano Satellites by Zheng You
ISBN: 0128126736
Publication Date: 2017
Covers the various reasoning and diverse applications of small satellites in both technical and regulatory aspects, also exploring the technical and operational innovations that are being introduced in the field.
Theory of Satellite Fragmentation in Orbit by Arjun Tan; Robert C. Reynolds
ISBN: 9811208565
Publication Date: 2020
Discusses fragmentation theory as well as actual cases of satellites that have fragmented in orbit, creating debris that threatens safety.

Handbook of Satellite Applications by Joseph N Pelton (Editor); Scott Madry (Editor); Sergio Camacho-Lara (Editor)
ISBN: 1461464234
Publication Date: 2020
Addresses system technologies and examines market dynamics, technical standards and regulatory constraints in regard to satellites.
Handbook of Satellite Orbits: From Kepler to GPS by Michel Capderou
ISBN: 3319034162
Publication Date: 2014
Discusses the great variety of satellite orbits, both in shape and properties.

Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Provides access to the central repository for research and engineering information for the United States Department of Defense.
National Technical Reports Library (NTRL)
Provides access to a collection of historical and current government technical reports archived by the National Technical Information Service.
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Provides access to aerospace-related citations, full-text online documents, and images and videos.
Science.gov
Searches databases and selected websites from US federal agencies, offering millions of pages of authoritative government science information including research and development results.