Abstract
The design and development of space instruments are considered to be distinct from that of other products. It is because the key considerations are vastly different from those that govern the use of products on planet earth. The service life of a space instrument, its use in extreme space environments, size, weight, cost, and the complexity of maintenance must all be considered. As a result, more innovative ideas and resource support are required to assist mankind in space exploration. This article reviews the impact of product design and innovation on the development of space instruments. Using a systematic literature search review and classification, we have identified over 129 papers and finally selected 48 major articles dealing with space instrument product innovation design. According to the studies, it is revealed that product design and functional performance is the main research focuses on the studied articles. The studies also highlighted various factors that affect space instrument manufacturing or fabrication, and that innovativeness is also the key in the design of space instruments. Lastly, the product design is important to affect the reliability of the space instrument. This review study provides important information and key considerations for the development of smart manufacturing technologies for space instruments in the future.
Highlights
Gold et al [1] stated that space instruments are essential components for most space missions
Most of the research articles were focused on product design and instrument performance
It was found that many of the product innovations were associated with the instrument product design, followed by the instrument fabrication and manufacturing of technologies
Summary
Gold et al [1] stated that space instruments are essential components for most space missions. Providing the data to analysts and scientists on the ground, instruments are important for spacecraft in conducting regular structural verification (Garcia, [2]). During the launch operation of space missions, a mechanical environment that combines high and low frequencies, shock loads and vibrations, and high static acceleration, is generated. Innovation, reliability, and product design [1] are essential for scientists to miniaturize space instruments. Scientists have modified the product designs of space instruments by creating completely new space instruments that enable previously impossible measurements. Hyperspectral observations of the settings below the horizon and stars by visible imagers, spectrographic imagers, and ultraviolet imagers on the Midcourse Space Experiment Spacecraft.
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