Abstract
With the increase in interest of small satellite technologies and solutions comes a strong desire by the industry to simplify integration of the spacecraft with the launch vehicle (LV) interfaces. Those that have been developing, integrating and launching smallsats for some time are seeking to reduce the need for “one-off” mechanical, electrical, environmental, and operational interfaces between the satellites and LV. The prominent solution to this desire for better-defined interfaces is a call to develop standardized interfaces. Smallsat providers are interested in a standard interface to help bound their spacecraft design trade spaces (it is important to be efficient this this fiscally constrained environment) and to simplify the integration process when their systems are ready for LV integration and launch. LV providers are keen on standardized interfaces with smallsats to reduce complexity and analyses costs in the integration process so that they can focus on their main objective: The successful integration and launch of the primary spacecraft provider for a rideshare mission.
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