title: INTEGRATED CUBESAT PLATFORMS AND WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS – PERSPECTIVES FOR AUTONOMOUS NEAR-SPACE MISSIONS: A REVIEW
abstract: The paper explores the emerging potential of integrating Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) into CubeSat platforms to support autonomous near-space operations. It analyzes the technological synergy between modular satellite architectures and distributed sensor networks, emphasizing benefits such as real-time system health monitoring, fault detection, and adaptive control. A comparative review of existing small satellite missions and experimental WSN implementations is provided to highlight challeng