Satellite drag modeling remains the largest source of uncertainty affecting space operations
in low Earth orbit. The uncertainty stems from inaccurate models for mass density and drag
coefficient. Drag coefficient modeling also impacts scientific knowledge on the physics and
dynamics of the upper atmosphere through the estimation of high-fidelity mass density from
measurements of acceleration on-board satellites. Efforts over the last decade have pushed
drag coefficient modeling in the right direction, however, have resulted in multiple methods …