In this paper we present a fast method based on successive convexification for generating
fuel-optimized spacecraft rendezvous trajectories in the presence of mixed-integer …

This paper presents a computationally efficient optimization algorithm for solving nonconvex
optimal control problems that involve discrete logic constraints. Traditional solution methods …

The efficient execution of a rendezvous maneuver is an essential component of various
types of space missions. This work describes the formulation and numerical investigation of …

A new solution to the two-point boundary value problem for power-limited non-coplanar
elliptic orbital rendezvous with constant thrust is proposed based on the linear relative …

For the N-impulse transfer between two earth orbits, this paper introduces N-1 intermediate
orbits to describe the orbit transfer scheme. The eccentricity vector of the intermediate orbits …

In path planning and guidance applications, linear targeting through differential corrections
is a classical approach for identifying feasible solutions that meet specified mission and …

This paper is focused mainly upon existence of solutions for a second-order impulsive
hyperbolic differential inclusions with nonlocal initial conditions. By using some well-known …

Active debris removal (ADR), on-orbit servicing and in-space assembly likely require
proximity operations and soft docking between two or more satellites. These operations can …

Docking with potentially tumbling Targets is a common element of many mission
architectures, including on-orbit servicing and active debris removal. This paper studies …

In this research, we focus on an optimal trajectory of a spacecraft rendezvous operation. This
optimal trajectory, which is studied in rendezvous problem consists of a controlling …