This paper presents and analyzes Reinforcement Learning (RL) based approaches to solve spacecraft control problems. Different application fields are considered, eg, guidance …
K Hovell, S Ulrich - Journal of spacecraft and rockets, 2021 - arc.aiaa.org
This paper introduces a guidance strategy for spacecraft proximity operations, which leverages deep reinforcement learning, a branch of artificial intelligence. This technique …
Reinforcement learning promises high performance in complex tasks as well as low online storage and computation cost. However, the trial-and-error learning approach of …
A policy for six-degree-of-freedom docking maneuvers with rotating targets is developed through reinforcement learning and implemented as a feedback control law. Potential clients …
In recent years, space research has shifted heavily its focus towards enhanced autonomy on- board spacecrafts for on-orbit servicing activities (OOS). OOS and proximity operations …
M Piccinin, P Lunghi, M Lavagna - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper deals with the problem of mapping unknown small celestial bodies while autonomously navigating in their proximity with an optical camera. A Deep Reinforcement …
The growing ferment towards enhanced autonomy on-board spacecrafts is driving the research of leading space agencies. Concurrently, the rapid developments of Artificial …
Leading space agencies are increasingly investing in the gradual automation of space missions. In fact, autonomous flight operations may be a key enabler for on-orbit servicing …
AP Herrmann, H Schaub - Journal of Aerospace Information Systems, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
This work explores on-board planning for the single spacecraft, multiple ground station Earth- observing satellite scheduling problem through artificial neural network function …