2 papers
physics.space-ph2017
Defunct Satellites in Nearly Polar Orbits: Long-term Evolution of Attitude Motion
Sergey Efimov, Dmitry Pritykin, Vladislav Sidorenko
Low Earth orbits (LEO) are known as a region of high space activity and, consequently, space debris highest density. Launcher upper stages and defunct satellites are the largest sp…
math.OC2016
Three-Dimensional Multi-Tethered Satellite Formation with the Elements Moving Along Lissajous Curves
D. Yarotsky, V. Sidorenko, D. Pritykin
This note presents a novel approach to maintain three-dimensional multi-tethered satellite formation in space. For a formation consisting of a main body connected by tethers with s…