Optical Payloads for Space Missions

Optical Payloads for Space Missions is a comprehensive collection of optical spacecraft payloads with contributions by leading international rocket-scientists and instrument builders.

Covers various applications, including earth observation, communications, navigation, weather, and science satellites and deep space explorationEach chapter covers one or more specific optical payloadContains a review chapter which provides readers with an overview on the background, current status, trends, and future prospects of the optical payloadsProvides information on the principles of the optical spacecraft payloads, missions’ background, motivation and challenges, as well as the scientific returns, benefits and applications