Image-based meta-reinforcement learning for autonomous guidance of an asteroid impactor
This paper focuses on the use of meta-reinforcement learning for the autonomous guidance
of a spacecraft during the terminal phase of an impact mission toward a binary asteroid …
of a spacecraft during the terminal phase of an impact mission toward a binary asteroid …
Planetary defense mission concepts for disrupting/pulverizing hazardous asteroids with short warning time
B Wie, B Zimmerman, J Lyzhoft, G Vardaxis - Astrodynamics, 2017 - Springer
This paper presents an overview of space mission concepts for disrupting or pulverizing
hazardous asteroids, especially with warning time shorter than approximately 10 years. An …
hazardous asteroids, especially with warning time shorter than approximately 10 years. An …
Options and uncertainties in planetary defense: Mission planning and vehicle design for flexible response
This paper is part of an integrated study by NASA and the NNSA to quantitatively understand
the response timeframe should a threatening Earth-impacting near-Earth object (NEO) be …
the response timeframe should a threatening Earth-impacting near-Earth object (NEO) be …
Space object collision probability via Monte Carlo on the graphics processing unit
V Vittaldev, RP Russell - The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, 2017 - Springer
Fast and accurate collision probability computations are essential for protecting space
assets. Monte Carlo (MC) simulation is the most accurate but computationally intensive …
assets. Monte Carlo (MC) simulation is the most accurate but computationally intensive …
[PDF][PDF] Optical 6-DOF guidance and navigation of an asteroid impactor via meta-reinforcement learning
This paper focuses on the autonomous six-degree-of-freedom guidance and navigation of a
spacecraft during an impact mission toward the minor body of a binary asteroid system via …
spacecraft during an impact mission toward the minor body of a binary asteroid system via …
An Innovative Solution to NASA's NEO Impact Threat Mitigation Grand Challenge and Flight Validation Mission Architecture Development
This final technical report describes the results of a NASA Innovative Advanced Concept
(NIAC) Phase 2 study entitled" An Innovative Solution to NASA's NEO Impact Threat …
(NIAC) Phase 2 study entitled" An Innovative Solution to NASA's NEO Impact Threat …
Planetary defense mission using guided collision of near-earth objects
The Baseline Instrumented Lithology Lander, Inspector, and Asteroid Redirection
Demonstration System is a proposed demonstration mission to characterize a small asteroid …
Demonstration System is a proposed demonstration mission to characterize a small asteroid …
A new terminal guidance sensor system for asteroid intercept or rendezvous missions
J Lyzhoft, J Basart, B Wie - Acta Astronautica, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper presents the initial conceptual study results of a new terminal guidance sensor
system for asteroid intercept or rendezvous missions, which explores the use of visual …
system for asteroid intercept or rendezvous missions, which explores the use of visual …
Spacecraft for hypervelocity impact research–an overview of capabilities, constraints and the challenges of getting there
JT Grundmann, B Dachwald, CD Grimm, R Kahle… - Procedia …, 2015 - Elsevier
We present an introductory overview of the capabilities, constraints and challenges to be
taken into account in the design of space missions for HVI research and application …
taken into account in the design of space missions for HVI research and application …
Small landers and separable sub-spacecraft for near-term solar sails
Following the successful PHILAE landing with ESA's ROSETTA probe and the launch of the
MINERVA rovers and the Mobile Asteroid Surface Scout, MASCOT, aboard the JAXA space …
MINERVA rovers and the Mobile Asteroid Surface Scout, MASCOT, aboard the JAXA space …