International Coordination and Support for SmallSat-enabled Space
Weather Activities
Abstract
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.