Active space debris removal by a hybrid propulsion module

DeLuca, Luigi T.; Bernelli, F.; Maggi, F.; Tadini, P.; Pardini, Carmen; Anselmo, Luciano; Grassi, Michele; Pavarin, Daniele; Francesconi, Alessandro; Branz, Francesco; Chiesa, Sergio; Viola, Nicole; Bonnal, Christophe; Trushlyakov, V. I.; Белоконов, И. В.

doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2013.04.025

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“…SL-3 R/Bs-Vostok second stages, SL-8 R/Bs-Kosmos 3M second stages, SL-16 R/Bs-Zenit second stages, etc.) (Liou, 2011a;DeLuca et al, 2013).…”

Section: Target Objectmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…3 15 ) as the target objects of our research. Around 300 are currently present in orbit (DeLuca et al, 2013).…”

Section: Target Objectmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In fact, according to the international law, the launching state retains the jurisdiction of the launched object perpetually. Thus, to remove an RSO, an approval from its legal owner is needed (DeLuca et al, 2013).…”

Section: Target Objectmentioning

confidence: 99%

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GNC architecture for autonomous robotic capture of a non-cooperative target: Preliminary concept design

Janković

Paul

Kirchner

2016

Advances in Space Research

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Recent studies of the space debris population in low Earth orbit (LEO) have concluded that certain regions have already reached a critical density of objects. This will eventually lead to a cascading process called the Kessler syndrome. The time may have come to seriously consider active debris removal (ADR) missions as the only viable way of preserving the space environment for future generations. Among all objects in the current environment, the SL-8 (Kosmos 3M second stages) rocket bodies (R/Bs) are some of the most suitable targets for future robotic ADR missions. However, to date, an autonomous relative navigation to and capture of an non-cooperative target has never been performed. Therefore, there is a need for more advanced, autonomous and modular systems that can cope with uncontrolled, tumbling objects. The guidance, navigation and control (GNC) system is one of the most critical ones. The main objective of this paper is to present a preliminary concept of a modular GNC architecture that should enable a safe and fuel-efficient capture of a known but uncooperative target, such as Kosmos 3M R/B. In particular, the concept was developed having in mind the most critical part of an ADR mission, i.e. close range proximity operations, and state of the art algorithms in the field of autonomous rendezvous and docking. In the end, a brief description of the hardware in the loop (HIL) testing facility is made, foreseen for the practical evaluation of the developed architecture.

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“…SL-3 R/Bs-Vostok second stages, SL-8 R/Bs-Kosmos 3M second stages, SL-16 R/Bs-Zenit second stages, etc.) (Liou, 2011a;DeLuca et al, 2013).…”

Section: Target Objectmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…3 15 ) as the target objects of our research. Around 300 are currently present in orbit (DeLuca et al, 2013).…”

Section: Target Objectmentioning

confidence: 99%

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GNC architecture for autonomous robotic capture of a non-cooperative target: Preliminary concept design

Janković

Paul

Kirchner

2016

Advances in Space Research

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“…This work is conducted within the feasibility study of a multi-removal mission [9]. Autonomous proximity operations require purposely developed sensors and algorithms, capable of providing frequent, accurate and robust target pose estimates.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Uncooperative pose estimation with a LIDAR-based system

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“…Extraction of energetic resources from liquid rocket fuel debris in the tanks of the rocket stages in a developing active deorbiting system of the separating parts of rocket stages is based on the gasification of the fuel debris in the tanks and collecting the gasification products into a special rocket engine [1]. For investigating the process of gasification, analytical and physical modeling of the process is performed using an experimental model bench (EMB).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%