Advanced GNC Technologies for Proximity Operations in Missions to Small Bodies

P. J. Llanos, M. Di Domenico, J. Gil-Fernandez, Pedro J Llanos de la Concha

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Abstract

An assessment of the descending and landing phase of Marco Polo R and OSIRIS-REx missions is performed. A touch-and-go strategy has been analyzed for both scenarios on two distinct target asteroids with different landing requirements. In addition a full landing with different requirements is also evaluated. The comparison of the different scenarios is done with Monte Carlo analyses using the GNC system and the MIL simulator developed for the previous Marco Polo mission. The result of these analyses is the first step in the research to improve and optimize the GNC equipment, strategy and algorithms for the proximity operations of missions to asteroids.
Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Feb 2013
EventAAS Rocky Mountain Guidance and Control Conference - Breckenridge, CO
Duration: Feb 1 2013 → …

Conference

ConferenceAAS Rocky Mountain Guidance and Control Conference
Period2/1/13 → …

Keywords

  • guidance. navigation and control system
  • space travel to asteroids
  • landing requirements

Disciplines

  • Navigation, Guidance, Control and Dynamics
  • Space Vehicles

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