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Trajectory Optimization for Spacecraft Close Proximity Based on Dual Quaternions
The problem of trajectory optimization for spacecraft close proximity is addressed in this paper. The proposed algorithm aims to find a fuel-optimal...
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Spacecraft reentry trajectory optimization by heuristic optimization methods and optimal control theory
In the present work, a hybrid method for trajectory optimization of reentry spacecraft was proposed. The guiding legislation on the basis of heat...
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Hybrid Successive Convex Programming for Spacecraft Electromagnetic Docking Trajectory Optimization
The current paper studies a trajectory optimization method for spacecraft electromagnetic docking, which combines convex optimization and...
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Rapid Trajectory Optimization of Continuous-Low-Thrust Spacecraft Based on Bezier Shape Function and Inverse Dynamics
Deep space exploration missions are a great fit for continuous-thrust spacecraft because of their benefits of high specific impulse and extended...
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Motion Primitive Approach to Spacecraft Trajectory Design in a Multi-body System
The increasing number and variety of spacecraft that are expected to operate within cislunar space and other multi-body gravitational environments...
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LIBRATION POINT SPACECRAFT FORMATION TRAJECTORY DESIGN USING GENETIC ALGORITHMS
Utilizing distributed spacecraft technologies in combination with small satellites offer the benefits of quicker manufacturing, simpler designs, and...
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Review of Advanced Trajectory Optimization Methods
When encountering atmospheric or exo-atmospheric spacecraft flight, a well-designed trajectory is essential for making the flight stable and...
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A Study on the Method of Spacecraft Deorbit Return Orbit Optimization
The return trajectory optimization of spacecraft is a typical problem on optimal control. The spacecraft is affected by quality, kinetic energy,...
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Analysis, Design, and Optimization of Robust Trajectories in Cislunar Environment for Limited-Capability Spacecraft
Nowadays, the space exploration is going in the direction of exploiting small platforms to get high scientific return at significantly lower costs....
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A Fuzzy Inference System for an Optimal Spacecraft Attitude State Trajectory
Attitude is the rotational orientation of an object, such as a rigid body spacecraft, in three-dimensional space. A spacecraft’s attitude affects...
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Free Final-Time Low Thrust Trajectory Optimization Using Homotopy Approach
This paper discusses the application of the homotopy approach to optimizing the free-flight-time low-thrust trajectory considering the performance...
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Review of Numerical Algorithms for Aircraft Trajectory Optimization
Flight trajectory optimization is a crucial aspect of aircraft design, and the numerical algorithms for trajectory optimization have always been a...
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Robust Cislunar Trajectory Optimization in the Presence of Stochastic Errors
The focus of this research is the optimization of impulsive maneuvers in the circular restricted three body problem with stochastic error sources....
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Optimization of body configuration and joint-driven attitude stabilization for transformable spacecraft under solar radiation pressure
The solar sail is one of the most promising space exploration systems due to its theoretically infinite specific impulse achieved through solar...
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State-dependent trust region for successive convex programming for autonomous spacecraft
Spacecraft trajectory optimization is essential for all the different phases of a space mission, from its launch to end-of-life disposal. Due to the...
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Heurestic Optimization-Based Trajectory Optimization
Conventional optimization methods have certain problems in finding the optimal solution. The feasible solution space of a trajectory optimization...
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Robust Trajectory Optimization for Mars Entry
A robust optimization approach for Mars entry trajectory generation under uncertainties is proposed in this chapter. The impact of the uncertainties...
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Gravity assist space pruning and global optimization of spacecraft trajectories for solar system boundary exploration
The solar system boundary exploration mission has the characteristics of long flight time, high fuel consumption, complex gravity-assist sequence and...
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RAPID LOCAL TRAJECTORY OPTIMIZATION IN CISLUNAR SPACE
This paper presents an algorithm for rapid local trajectory optimization around a reference using the reference trajectory’s higher-order state...
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Adaptive connected hierarchical optimization algorithm for minimum energy spacecraft attitude maneuver path planning
Space object observation requirements and the avoidance of specific attitudes produce pointing constraints that increase the complexity of the...
