Space Mission Engineering: The New SMAD (Space Technology Library, Vol. 28) cover
Space Mission Engineering: The New SMAD (Space Technology Library, Vol. 28)
by James Richard Wertz, David F. Everett, Jeffery John Puschell
Description: Space Mission Engineering: The New SMAD presents updated and expanded methods for space mission analysis and design, covering key engineering principles and practices in space technology. It serves as a comprehensive technical reference for mission planning and execution
ISBN: 1881883159
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austinprater11 · 2023-08-01 · Original thread
You've selected one of the drier texts out there. If you want to read something with some chutzpah, that's actually used in the industry, check out SME (https://www.amazon.com/Space-Mission-Engineering-Technology-...)
pocketstar · 2018-02-25 · Original thread
SpaceFlight.com can handle the launch. Why do you want a LEO orbit, there might be better orbits for your mission? You'll probably want a radhard processor instead of a Pi Zero. You will also need Batteries, Thermal, Attitude Determination and Control, RF and antennas...minimum budget is probably $1M including launch for a "server in space" mission. There is a lot that goes into making a spacecraft. A good book to pick up is SMAD[0]. Reach out to me if you have the resources, I'd be happy to help.

[0]https://www.amazon.com/Space-Mission-Engineering-Technology-...