On 2019-08-12 18:20, Ev Tupis via AMSAT-BB wrote:
Is there a general outline of the steps that are followed to get a satellite into orbit? If so...point me?
Each launch provider will publish a Payload Planner's Guide that will describe the environment on the rocket during all phases of launch, which will dictate the minimum testing regime for the satellite. The guide will also include the documentation that must be delivered as part of that process.
As an example, Spaceflight Services has a guide for their ride share opportunities:
https://spaceflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Spaceflight-Mission-Plann...
One also needs to comply with government licensing requirements. In the US that would be the FCC:
https://www.fcc.gov/document/guidance-obtaining-licenses-small-satellites
And I believe the FCC also requires an Orbital Debris Assessment Report: https://standards.nasa.gov/standard/nasa/nasa-std-871914 But perhaps someone who has gone through the American process can explain it in more detail.
Also, if the satellite has a camera, it must obtain a remote sensing license from NOAA.
73, -Daniel, VA3KKZ