This paper investigates the problem of position tracking and attitude synchronization for
spacecraft rendezvous and docking with a tumbling target, in which kinematic couplings …

Fastener detection is a necessary step for computer vision (CV) based robotic disassembly
and servicing applications. Deep learning (DL) provides a robust approach for creating CV …

Accurately classifying and identifying non-cooperative targets is paramount for modern
space missions. This paper proposes an efficient method for classifying and recognizing non …

This paper investigates the problem of spacecraft relative navigation with respect to an
unknown target during the close-proximity operations in the on-orbit service system. The …

The star-arrow docking ring is a ubiquitous structure on space vehicles and is often used as
a feature component for pose measurement and capture in non-cooperative space capture …

Growing interest in on-orbit servicing, formation flight, and active debris removal drives the
need for cost-effective and robust space systems capable of performing autonomous …

Due to the lack of structure and part information in non-cooperative targets, the task of pose
estimation suffers from unstable and unreliable initial coordinate system. In this paper, we …

Visual instance segmentation ability is one of the effective means to promote the autonomy
and intelligence of space agents. However, due to the limited airborne computing capacity …

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 …

The relative attitude estimation between chasers and uncooperative targets is an important
prerequisite for executing in orbit service (OOS) tasks. Only by efficiently obtaining relative …