SMALL satellites are enabling multisatellite missions that were not otherwise possible
because of their small size and modular nature [1]. Multiple small satellites can be flown …

This paper proposes an adaptive tracking control scheme for multi-spacecraft formation with
inter-collision avoidance, obstacle dodging, and connectivity preservation. The proposed …

This paper analyzes capture strategies for tether-based autonomous rendezvous and
docking. Once both spacecrafts are connected by tethers, docking is achieved through the …

During a spacecraft mission design process, engineers often balance the following three
criteria: science return, optimality in performance, and safety. Given a science criterion …

The cross-track baseline requirement in a satellite formation flying mission requires an
orbital plane-change maneuver during the acquisition phase. While the optimization of …

对纳型卫星编队飞行进行了较全面综述, 包括编队飞行, 特点与现状以及空间飞行试验.
根据空间市场预测, 未来纳型卫星年发射量将占全球卫星总发射量1/3 以上. 文章据此论述了15 …

Spacecraft formation flying avails unprecedented means of conducting space missions
compared to a single conventional large monolithic platform. Chiefly, formation flying …

This thesis studies the issue of CubeSat nanosatellites and their application in the
framework of distributed space systems theory. Specifically, the thesis deals with the study of …

Satellite design has been harshly constrained by surviving entry into space though the
majority of the satellite's lifetime exists in much calmer conditions. Significant study has …

CubeSats, limited by size and mass, have limited functionality. These miniaturised satellites
suffer from a low power budget, short radio range, low transmission speeds and limited data …