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Analytical Confidence Boundaries for Non-Gaussian Uncertainty in Perturbed Spacecraft Dynamics
Niccolò Michelotti, Ethan R. Burnett, Francesco Topputo
This work investigates nonlinear uncertainty propagation in perturbed astrodynamics, focusing on the rapid characterization of non-Gaussian distributions and the construction of th…
Convex Trajectory Optimization via Monomial Coordinates Transcription for Cislunar Rendezvous
Omar Regantini, Ethan R. Burnett, Antonio Rizza +2
This paper proposes a nonlinear guidance algorithm for fuel-optimal impulsive trajectories for rendezvous operations close to a reference orbit. The approach involves overparameter…
Modular pipeline for small bodies gravity field modeling: an efficient representation of variable density spherical harmonics coefficients
Antonio Rizza, Carmine Buonagura, Paolo Panicucci +1
Proximity operations to small bodies, such as asteroids and comets, demand high levels of autonomy to achieve cost-effective, safe, and reliable Guidance, Navigation and Control (G…
Gradient based reachability analysis for goal-oriented guidance. Application to Eros proximity operations
Antonio Rizza, Francesco Topputo
The recent growing interest in small solar system bodies such as asteroids and comets for scientific inspection, exploitation of resources, and planetary defense reasons is pushing…
Comparison of uncertainty propagation techniques in small-body environment
Niccolò Michelotti, Antonio Rizza, Carmine Giordano +1
Close-proximity exploration of small celestial bodies is crucial for the comprehensive and accurate characterization of their properties. However, the complex and uncertain dynamic…
RETINA: a hardware-in-the-loop optical facility with reduced optical aberrations
Paolo Panicucci, Fabio Ornati, Francesco Topputo
The increasing interest in spacecraft autonomy and the complex tasks to be accomplished by the spacecraft raise the need for a trustworthy approach to perform Verification & Valida…
High-accuracy Vision-Based Attitude Estimation System for Air-Bearing Spacecraft Simulators
Fabio Ornati, Gianfranco Di Domenico, Paolo Panicucci +1
Air-bearing platforms for simulating the rotational dynamics of satellites require highly precise ground truth systems. Unfortunately, commercial motion capture systems used for th…
Characterization of Singular Arcs in Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization
Andrea Carlo Morelli, Carmine Giordano, Riccardo Bonalli +1
Low-thrust engines for interplanetary spacecraft transfers allow cost-effective space missions with flexible launch and arrival dates. To find fuel-optimal trajectories, an optimal…
An Autonomous Vision-Based Algorithm for Interplanetary Navigation
Eleonora Andreis, Paolo Panicucci, Francesco Topputo
The surge of deep-space probes makes it unsustainable to navigate them with standard radiometric tracking. Self-driving interplanetary satellites represent a solution to this probl…
Initial Trajectory Assessment of the RAMSES Mission to (99942) Apophis
Andrea C. Morelli, Alessandra Mannocchi, Carmine Giordano +2
(99942) Apophis is a potentially hazardous asteroid that will closely approach the Earth on April 13, 2029. Although the likelihood of an impact has been ruled out, this close enco…
An Image Processing Pipeline for Autonomous Deep-Space Optical Navigation
Eleonora Andreis, Paolo Panicucci, Francesco Topputo
A new era of space exploration and exploitation is fast approaching. A multitude of spacecraft will flow in the future decades under the propulsive momentum of the new space econom…
Boulders Identification on Small Bodies Under Varying Illumination Conditions
Mattia Pugliatti, Francesco Topputo
The capability to detect boulders on the surface of small bodies is beneficial for vision-based applications such as navigation and hazard detection during critical operations. Thi…
DOORS: Dataset fOr bOuldeRs Segmentation. Statistical properties and Blender setup
Mattia Pugliatti, Francesco Topputo
The capability to detect boulders on the surface of small bodies is beneficial for vision-based applications such as hazard detection during critical operations and navigation. Thi…
Design of Convolutional Extreme Learning Machines for Vision-Based Navigation Around Small Bodies
Mattia Pugliatti, Francesco Topputo
Deep learning architectures such as convolutional neural networks are the standard in computer vision for image processing tasks. Their accuracy however often comes at the cost of…
Applied Trajectory Design for close-proximity operations of Asteroid CubeSat Mission
Claudio Bottiglieri, Felice Piccolo, Carmine Giordano +1
In this paper, a practical approach to the trajectory design for asteroid exploration missions with CubeSats is presented. When applied trajectories are sought, operative concerns…
Preliminary mission profile of Hera's Milani CubeSat
Fabio Ferrari, Vittorio Franzese, Mattia Pugliatti +2
CubeSats offer a flexible and low-cost option to increase the scientific and technological return of small-body exploration missions. ESA's Hera mission, the European component of…