[HTML][HTML] A multi-sensor optical relative navigation system for small satellite servicing

G Napolano, C Vela, A Nocerino, R Opromolla… - Acta Astronautica, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents an innovative multi-sensor relative navigation module conceived to
enable close-proximity operations for on-orbit servicing of small satellites. The module is …

Development and test of a robotic arm for experiments on close proximity operations

A Caon, F Branz, A Francesconi - Acta astronautica, 2022 - Elsevier
Future spacecraft will be provided with special features to enable On-Orbit-Servicing
missions. Such features include capture interfaces, proximity sensors, and algorithms for …

[HTML][HTML] Model-based controllers for CubeSat ORU installation: A comparative study

M Kurnell, I Sharf - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing space debris population in critical orbits due to spacecraft failure dictates the
need for action. On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) has been proposed as a method for mitigating this …

Electro-Optical based relative navigation for close-range inspection and rendezvous in the SpEye CubeSat-based mission

R Opromolla, A Nocerino, G Napolano… - AIAA SCITECH 2024 …, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
The execution of autonomous In-Orbit Servicing operations is expected to play a crucial role
to preserve and enhance satellites' performance, as well as to ensure a sustainable use of …

Electro-Optical Relative Navigation for Inspection and Rendezvous in the SpEye Mission

R Opromolla, A Nocerino, G Napolano… - Journal of Spacecraft …, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
The execution of autonomous in-orbit servicing operations is expected to play a crucial role
to preserve and enhance satellites' performance, as well as to ensure a sustainable use of …

Development of Structures and Methods for Safe On Orbit Robotic Assembly of Small Satellites

M Dahl - 2022 - dspace.mit.edu
While the advent of small satellites such as CubeSats have allowed for space to become
quicker and easier to access, the turn-around time is still insufficient for rapid deployment …

Experimental Assessment of a Visual-Laser Relative Navigation Module for CubeSats

G Napolano, C Vela, A Nocerino… - 2023 IEEE 10th …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents the Hardware-In-The-Loop testing of a multi-sensor relative navigation
module enabling close-proximity operations toward passively cooperative space targets in …

Coupled Orbit-Attitude Dynamics and Control of a CubeSat Equipped with a Robotic Manipulator

CM Carr - 2022 - scholar.afit.edu
This research investigates the utility and expected performance of a robotic servicing
CubeSat. The coupled orbit-attitude dynamics of a 6U CubeSat equipped with a four-link …

궤도상서비싱개발동향및향후전망

김해동 - 한국항공우주학회지, 2022 - dbpia.co.kr
2020 년 세계 최초의 궤도상서비싱 (On-Orbit Servicing, OOS) 임무 MEV (Mission Extension
Vehicle)-1 의 성공으로 궤도상서비싱에 대한 관심이 최근 국내외에서 높아지고 있다. 특히 …

Brian Valdez-Dynamics and Control of a 3-DOF Manipulator with Deep Learning Feedback

BO Valdez - 2020 - scholarworks.utep.edu
With the ever-increasing demands in the space domain and accessibility to low-cost small
satellite platforms for educational and scientific projects, efforts are being made in various …