3 papers
cs.RO2026
SmallSatSim: A High-Fidelity Simulation and Training Toolkit for Microgravity Robotic Close Proximity Operations
David Schwartz, Alexander Hansson, Sabrina Bodmer +3
Microgravity rendezvous and close proximity operations (RPO) is a growing area of interest for applications spanning in-space assembly and manufacturing (ISAM), orbital debris reme…
cs.RO2026
Architecting Autonomy for Safe Microgravity Free-Flyer Inspection
Keenan Albee, David C. Sternberg, Alexander Hansson +3
Small free-flying spacecraft can provide vital extravehicular activity (EVA) services like inspection and repair for future orbital outposts like the Lunar Gateway. Operating adjac…
math.OC2024
Spaceport Facility Location Planning within the US National Airspace System
Haochen Wu, Kevin R. Sun, Jackson A. Miller +2
The burgeoning commercial space transportation industry necessitates an expansion of launch infrastructure to meet rising demands. However, future operations from these large-scale…