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Formation-Flying of Picosatellites using Differential Drag as a Control Methodology.
Rel. Fabrizio Stesina, Stefano Speretta. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Aerospaziale, 2024
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The rise of small satellites offers a cost-effective, faster, and more reliable alternative to traditional large satellites. They have made space missions more accessible, particularly for educational purposes, enabling more frequent launches and hands-on scientific experiments for students and researchers. As space debris continues to pose a global challenge, the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) published its Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines in 2002 to establish baseline technical standards. The introduction of smaller satellite systems has significantly impacted space traffic. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) has become increasingly crowded due to its higher accessibility, reflecting an exponential growth trend. Very small satellites present challenges in terms of Precise Orbit Determination (POD), necessitating enhanced collision avoidance strategies.
The Delfi Program at Delft University of Technology focuses on demonstrating innovative small space technology developed in collaboration with both TU Delft and external partners in the space sector
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