Nicolo' Sanzo
Analysis of the Dynamics for Lunar Satellites Constellations.
Rel. Stefano Mauro, Erica Scantamburlo, Domenico Edoardo Sfasciamuro. Politecnico di Torino, Master of science program in Aerospace Engineering, 2026
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Abstract
In the context of the renewed global interest in lunar exploration, driven by initiatives such as NASA’s Artemis program and ESA’s Moonlight initiative, the establishment of a reliable satellites system infrastructure is a critical technological prerequisite to accomplish mission objectives as Navigation & Communication or Moon Observation. Unlike Earth-orbiting systems, the deployment of satellite constellations around the Moon faces unique dynamical challenges arising from the highly non-uniform lunar gravitational field and significant third-body perturbations from the Earth. This thesis addresses the dynamical feasibility of adapting standard Earth-like constellation patterns (specifically Walker Delta, Walker Star, and Streets of Coverage) to the lunar environment by exploiting the theory of Lunar Frozen Orbits (LFOs).
The primary objective is to isolate and quantify the orbital dynamics of lunar constellations, prioritizing physical survivability and geometric stability
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