On the solution to every Lambert problem

RP Russell - Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, 2019 - Springer
Lambert's problem is the two-point boundary value problem for Keplerian dynamics. The
parameter and solution space is surveyed for both the zero-and multiple-revolution …

Relative Orbit Transfer using Constant-Vector Thrust Acceleration

X Sun, Y Wang, J Su, J Li, M Xu, S Bai - Acta Astronautica, 2025 - Elsevier
This study proposes a rapid algorithm to achieve relative orbit transfer based on constant-
vector thrust acceleration control, where the magnitude and direction of the thrust …

Complete Lambert solver including second-order sensitivities

RP Russell - Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
The complete parameter space for Lambert's problem includes all possible geometries, flight
times, and revolutions. An earlier work exploited a rectangular form of this parameter space …

Transfer design methodology between neighborhoods of planetary moons in the circular restricted three-body problem

DC Garcia - 2021 - search.proquest.com
There is an increasing interest in future space missions devoted to the exploration of key
moons in the Solar system. These many different missions may involve libration point orbits …

Koopman Operator theory applied to Lambert's problem with a spectral behavior analysis

J Pasiecznik, S Servadio, R Linares - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
Lambert's problem has been long studied in the context of space operations; its solution
enables accurate orbit determination and spacecraft guidance. This work presents an …

Swarm-to-swarm orbital pursuit method under delta-v maneuver for space pursuit-evasion

Y Luo, X Jiang, C Zhou, S Zhong, Y Ji, S Li - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the orbital pursuit strategy for spacecraft swarms, where both
pursuers and evaders possess limited delta-v maneuvering capabilities. Given that swarms …

The ion beam interceptor concept for a space station collision avoidance with space debris

VS Aslanov, AS Ledkov - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Space debris poses a great threat to space stations. When a collision hazard is
detected, the space station's orbit should be adjusted. An alternative approach is to apply …

[HTML][HTML] An analytical initial orbit determination method using two observations from a bistatic radar

J Qu, T Fu, D Chen, H Cao, S Zhang - Advances in Space Research, 2022 - Elsevier
An analytical initial orbit determination (IOD) method using two observations from a bistatic
radar is proposed. Each observation contains bistatic range and the doppler frequency shift …

Application of the theory of functional connections to the perturbed Lambert's problem

F Criscola, D Canales, D Mortari - Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical …, 2024 - Springer
A numerical approach to solve the perturbed Lambert's problem is presented. The proposed
technique uses the theory of functional connections, which allows the derivation of a …

Semi-Analytical Midcourse Guidance for Coordinated Interception of Multiple Exo-Atmospheric Targets

G Zhang, B Pang, C Wen, X Song - Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
The simultaneous interception of multiple exo-atmospheric threat targets can leave no buffer
time for the targets and greatly reduces targets' penetration probability. This paper proposes …