CubeSats have become an interesting innovation in the space sector. Such platforms are
being used for several space applications, such as education, Earth remote sensing …

Abstract Space debris is growing dramatically with the rapid pace of human exploration of
space, which seriously threatens the safety of artificial spacecraft in orbit. Therefore, the …

This paper presents the design and characterization of a miniature docking mechanism for
nanosatellites. Potential applications are several, including servicing of orbital vehicles (eg …

A realistic rendezvous and docking navigation solution applicable to CubeSats is
investigated. The scalability analysis of the ESA Autonomous Transfer Vehicle Guidance …

This article proposes areinforcement learning (RL)-based six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF)
control scheme for the final-phase proximity operations of spacecraft. The main novelty of …

Active debris removal missions pose demanding guidance, navigation and control
requirements. We present a novel approach which adopts deep learning technologies to the …

One of the challenges of nanosatellites use is the limited payload volume. In this regard,
transformable structures are frequently used in the development of nanosatellites. Most …

CubeSats have become versatile platforms for various space missions (eg, on-orbit
servicing and debris removal) owing to their low cost and flexibility. Many space tasks …

Abstract Space net capture is an innovative concept for active debris removal that provides a
prospective method for the removal of large, non-cooperative space targets. The design of a …

For containing the growth of space debris, which jeopardizes operation of spacecraft, the
active removal of large and massive derelict satellites and launcher upper stages is needed …