References Overview

External material worth your time – the glossary this site links into, the standards that bind a CubeSat, and the books, papers, missions, courses, communities, videos, websites and newsletters that teach the rest.

Books
Foundational texts, technical handbooks, and references for CubeSat design and space systems.

Communities
Online forums, groups, and platforms where CubeSat developers connect and share knowledge.

Courses, Events and Educational Kits
Online and in-person learning opportunities, recurring events, and kits you can build against.

Glossary
Key terms, acronyms, and concepts used throughout this site, and the target of the term links on every page.

Missions
Selected CubeSat and PocketQube projects and open-source missions with public documentation or hardware.

Newsletters
Mailing lists and newsletters that offer regular updates on small satellite developments, launches, and research.

Papers
Academic publications, conference proceedings, and technical articles related to CubeSats.

Standards & Protocols
The CDS, deployer manuals, testing and materials standards, CCSDS and ECSS protocols, and the regulatory documents.

Videos
Talks, walkthroughs, and tutorials from professionals, educators, and mission teams.

Websites
Useful and authoritative websites for reference, documentation, and tool access.