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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Satellite Trajectory"”.
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Design of a cusped field plasma thruster
… general, plasma thrusters have applications in satellite trajectory adjustment and deep space probes because of their superior fuel efficiency compared to chemical thrusters.
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Developments for the Characterization of Spacecraft Proximity Operations for Improved Space Situational Awareness
… and organizations, the capabilities of satellites on orbit have also improved. A variety of satellites are able to perform operations in close proximity to each other in order to complete a number of different missions. Maintaining awareness of these operations helps to ensure the …
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Optical Orbit Tracking and Estimation
… A method is devised using a novel approach to satellite recognition in an image. This method is used in addition to Astrometry to determine the right ascension and declination of the object. This information is then used to either obtain the initial conditions needed for a state estimator or is …
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Multi-CubeSat mission planning enabled through parallel computing
Small CubeSat-class satellites are opening up new avenues for science and technology development within the space industry. What was once a purely educational tool has quickly become the newest international exploration platform for low earth orbit missions. These sub-10 kg satellites ride into …