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Low-fidelity prototypes to clear the fuzzy front end of NewSpace projects

Øvrebø, Henrik H.; Hole, Brage Sterkeby; Hauge, Henrik Pedersen; Steinert, Martin; Olsen, Anna

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Øvrebø, Henrik H.; Hole, Brage Sterkeby; Hauge, Henrik Pedersen; Steinert, Martin; Olsen, Anna
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Page(s):
3327-3336
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10690
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
The early stages of NewSpace missions can be in the fuzzy front end because of unclear requirements. This paper explores clearing this design phase through low-fidelity prototyping, using a case study of 23 prototypes organized into five concepts. The goal is to enable post-launch deployment and focus of a modified commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) telescope for an Earth observation hyperspectral imaging satellite mission. A final payload design is developed, and the lessons learned inform the design methodology for the early phases of NewSpace projects.
Keywords:
rapid prototyping, case study, engineering design, optomechanical, new product development
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