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Artificial satellites -- Orbits -- Mathematical models<br />Control theory -- Mathematical models<br />Rocket engines -- Thrust<br />Space vehicles -- Propulsion systems
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Continuous Low Thrust For Small Spacecraft Proximity Operations, James Harris Meub
Continuous Low Thrust For Small Spacecraft Proximity Operations, James Harris Meub
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"Recently, both DoD and NASA have demonstrated increased interest in the development of close proximity operations for space systems. AFRL's Advanced Sciences and Technology Research Institute for Astrodynamics (ASTRIA) has defined several key research topics relevant to military priorities, with one area of critical importance being the inspection and observation of low Earth orbit resident space objects (RSOs). This study investigates the feasibility of using a low-thrust cold-gas propulsion system to effectively and accurately facilitate resident space object inspection. Specifically, this study focuses on the Missouri S&T Satellite mission (M-SAT) as a means to demonstrate autonomous RSO inspection. This paper …