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Ben Campbell and Lawrence Dale Thomas
This article describes a new alternative approach to satellite constellation deployment by incorporating momentum exchange tethers (METs). Traditional methods of deploying satellite constellations have limitations, typically involving costly propulsion s...
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Benedikt Bergmann, Stefan Gohl, Declan Garvey, Jindrich Jelínek and Petr Smolyanskiy
In space application, hybrid pixel detectors of the Timepix family have been considered mainly for the measurement of radiation levels and dosimetry in low earth orbits. Using the example of the Space Application of Timepix Radiation Monitor (SATRAM), we...
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Athul Pradeepkumar Girija, Sarag J. Saikia and James M. Longuski
Small satellite constellations in multiple-inclination, low-circular orbits around Mars and Venus have the potential to perform a range of high-value science investigations within cost-constrained missions. A major challenge for small satellites is that ...
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Yingying Song, Qingrui Zhou and Qingwei Chen
Electromagnetic formation flight uses the electromagnetic interaction between satellites to provide maneuver control for formation satellites, with the advantages of no propellant consumption, long life, and high flexibility. However, high-precision cont...
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Ilya Nikolichev and Vladimir Sesyukalov
The paper presents a sufficiently simple technique for designing a low-energy flight trajectory of a spacecraft (SC) from the Earth to the Moon with insertion into a low circular orbit of the latter. The proposed technique is based on the solution and su...
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Jhonny Uscategui, Xinsheng Wang, Gerson Cuba and María Guarirapa
Small satellites with academic missions in low Earth orbit (LEO) employ magnetic attitude control systems primarily due to their ease of development and low cost. These systems utilize magnetorquers to generate a magnetic moment that interacts with Earth...
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Giulio De Angelis, Stefano Carletta, Mauro Pontani and Paolo Teofilatto
Exploration of Venus is recently driven by the interest of the scientific community in understanding the evolution of Earth-size planets, and is leading the implementation of missions that can benefit from new design techniques and technology. In this wo...
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Yuxian Yue, Jinyue Geng, Guanhua Feng and Wenhao Li
Very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) space below 200 km is essential for high-quality communications and near-Earth space environment detection. Due to the significant atmospheric drag, orbital maintenance is required for spacecraft staying here. Based on air-bre...
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Vladimir S. Aslanov and Dmitry A. Sizov
With the growing popularity of small satellites, the interaction with the air in low and especially in very low Earth orbits becomes a significant resource for passive angular stabilisation. However, the possibility of spin motion remains a considerable ...
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Kirill Suslov, Maksim Shirobokov and Anastasia Tselousova
This paper explores the use of the averaging method in the optimal control problem related to the multirevolution orbital transfer of a spacecraft with low-thrust capabilities. The regularized equations of motion are expressed using modified equinoctial ...
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