In recent years, there is a growing interest in small satellites for deep space exploration. The
current approach for planetary navigation is based on ground-based radiometric tracking. A …

In this work, an orbit determination algorithm suitable for CubeSats onboard implementation
is developed, which simulates optical autonomous navigation accomplished by a stand …

Detecting celestial bodies while in deep-space travel is a critical task for the correct
execution of space missions. Major bodies such as planets are bright and therefore easy to …

In the last decade, the new space economy has underlined the importance of the space
sector for public and private actors. Advances in CubeSats technologies allowed …

The adoption of CubeSats marks the beginning of new momentum in interplanetary
exploration, owing to their low cost as compared to standard missions. Yet, the proliferation …

Optical measurements are a key part of modern interplanetary navigation. This work applies
the statistically optimal Linear Optimal Sine Triangulation (LOST) algorithm to the problem of …

FOLLOWING the advances of autonomous terrestrial vehicles, spacecraft with autonomous
guidance, navigation, and control capabilities are also becoming appealing, and this …

The recent technology advancements in miniaturizing the primary components of spacecraft
allow the classic CubeSats to be considered as a valid option in the design of a deep space …

Abstract Line-of-Sight (LoS) navigation is an optical navigation technique that exploits the
direction to visible celestial bodies, obtained from an onboard imaging system, to estimate …

Abstract Space navigation using X-Ray pulsars is known as opportunistic navigation, where
we rely on signals of opportunity from natural phenomena to determine navigation solutions …