This paper presents a multi-sensor navigation approach to allow a formation of spacecraft to
autonomously navigate in the proximity of a Near Earth Asteroid. Multiple measurements …

This study aims to assess the autonomous navigation performance of an asteroid orbiter
enhanced using an inter-satellite link to a beacon satellite. Autonomous navigation includes …

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 …

近地太阳同步轨道卫星由平时轨道快速, 精确机动至严格回归轨道是实现特定区域周期性重访的
必要前提. 为提高区域重访的快速响应能力, 提出了一种严格回归轨道自动生成算法 …

This paper investigates the performance of an autonomous navigation system to navigate a
spacecraft in the proximity of a binary asteroid system using optical and laser ranging …

A number of recent missions by space agencies to irregularly shaped asteroids have
spawned an interest in accurately modeling their irregular gravitational fields. Two common …

Spacecraft navigation in proximity to small celestial bodies, such as asteroids and comets, is
challenging due to their complex dynamical environment and the lag in communications …

Asteroids and comets have been the focus of several missions conducted by a number of
space agencies. These bodies are often irregularly shaped making their gravitational fields …

1 Abstract: This article presents an advanced analysis of a deflection mission considering the
coupled orbit and attitude dynami Page 1 1 ASTEROID’S ORBIT AND ROTATIONAL …

The accurate and safe landing on small bodies is a hot issue in deep space exploration
missions. Accurate autonomous navigation is essential for the safe and accurate landing of …