Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
A navigation and communications network is proposed to support an anticipated need for infrastructure in the Earth-Moon system. Periodic orbits will host the constellations while a novel, autonomous navigation strategy will guide the spacecraft along their path strictly based on satellite-to-satellite telemetry. In particular, this paper investigates the second stage of a larger constellation optimization scheme for multi-spacecraft systems. That is, following an initial orbit down-selection process, this analysis provides insights into the ancillary problem of spacecraft placement. Two case studies are presented that consider configurations of up to four spacecraft for a halo orbit and a cycler trajectory.
Keywords:
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking
Type:
AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting; Feb 13, 2011 - Feb 17, 2011; New Orleans, LA; United States
Format:
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