Tracking Model Predictive Control for Docking Maneuvers of a CubeSat with a Big Spacecraft

The release and retrieval of a CubeSat from a big spacecraft is useful for the external inspection and monitoring of the big spacecraft. However, docking maneuvers during the retrieval are challenging since safety constraints and high performance must be achieved, considering the small dimensions an...

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Main Author: Fabrizio Stesina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Aerospace
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/8/8/197