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  The british space agency has recently announced plans to launch a small satellite on a low-orbital trajectory from NASA. The plan is to test the concept of using a small satellite to test the efficiency of a communications system. If this technology can be successfully employed by a private organization, it will be a major step forward in technology that can be used in communications satellites and elsewhere in the space environment.
  
  There are many technical challenges associated with such a mission. The ability to control the orbit of a small satellite requires highly accurate timing. At the same time, high accuracy would allow the operator to precisely place the communications device into a fixed position. Both these critical requirements are beyond the capability of a small satellite launch vehicle. It also would not be cost effective to launch such a mission if it were necessary to do so using expendable launch vehicles, because the increased mass and cost would force a lower launch price.
  
  It is worth noting that the British Space Agency has already successfully launched two small satellites. In November of 2020, the nearly-equivalent size vehicle, called the Beagle 2, passed its maiden flight. It made an impressive flight, flying well within the solar bounds, and was able to communicate with the Beagle 2 probe which was on board the space station. All of the data collected was sent back to Earth by the space station.
  
  The agency is currently exploring the design of a future small satellite launch vehicle. A potential configuration would have a one-piece construction like the Beagle 2, with an outer shell made of ABS plastic and Kevlar-carbon composite materials. The structure would incorporate heat insulation and acoustic damping to minimize the noise from the motors and transmitters. It would have all of the features of an operational communications system. It would have sufficient battery power to operate for at least one week without recharging. In addition, the system would be "out-of-sight", not requiring any visible parts to deflect radio signals or radiation from sunlight.
  
  Currently, there are approximately five companies specializing in the manufacture of small satellite launches. The best-known company is Space Flight Hardware, Inc. They sell products from many of the world's top space flight automobile manufacturers, such as Rolls Royce, Boeing, and Virgin America. They also sell hardware to the United States government and NASA. Their most popular product is their reusable satellite bus, which they refer to as the S-Bus, for its distinctive modular construction.
  
  Although the UK government is not currently seeking information on plans for a small satellite launch in the near future, it is encouraging the development of reusable space exploration vehicles. The first step to take toward this goal is developing reusable launch vehicles. With this technology, we will be moving closer to sending up small satellites, which will provide communications and data relay stations that will help us keep in contact with our international partners, and monitor our space environment. It will also allow us to study our own solar system and learn about dark matter, something that has been so far only revealed by NASA and other space agencies. These innovative vehicles will only be able to survive if we take the steps now to improve their design, efficiency, and longevity.