NASA NTRS · 20160012488
Re-Entry Point Targeting for LEO Spacecraft using Aerodynamic Drag
Abstract
Most Low Earth Orbit (LEO) spacecraft do not have thrusters and re-enter atmosphere in random locations at uncertain times. Objects pose a risk to persons, property, or other satellites. Has become a larger concern with the recent increase in small satellites. Working on a NASA funded project to design a retractable drag device to expedite de-orbit and target a re-entry location through modulation of the drag area. Will be discussing the re-entry point targeting algorithm here.
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Omar, Sanny, Bevilacqua, Riccardo, Fineberg, Laurence, Treptow, Justin, Johnson, Yusef, Clark, Scott. 2016-10-19. Re-Entry Point Targeting for LEO Spacecraft using Aerodynamic Drag. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20160012488
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