A planning tool for optimal three-dimensional formation flight maneuvers of satellites in VLEO using aerodynamic lift and drag via yaw angle deviations

Differential drag is a promising option to control the relative motion of distributed satellites in the Very Low Earth Orbit regime which are not equipped with dedicated thrusting devices. A major downside of the methodology, however, is that its control authority is (mainly) limited to the in-plane...

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Main Authors: Fasoulas, S. (Author), Herdrich, G.H (Author), Traub, C. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 2022
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