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In-orbit Servicing and Assisted Orbit Transfer Mission Planning

In: New Trends and Challenges in Optimization Theory Applied to Space Engineering

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  • Giorgio Fasano

    (Thales Alenia Space)

  • Tommaso Molinari

    (Thales Alenia Space)

  • Marco Gajeri

    (Thales Alenia Space)

Abstract

In this study, we consider a generic chaser spacecraft capable of reaching any target belonging to a given set of objects located in different sun-synchronous low Earth orbits (LEO). The entire mission must be completed within a given time period. Once launched from Earth, the chaser reaches a set of targets where it provides the required services and finally returns to Earth (or performs a destructive re-entry). Since different sequences and target selections are generally possible, some optimization criteria (such as total economic value) can be considered. The orbit transfer strategy adopted here aims to exploit Earth J2 perturbations in order to achieve considerable propellant savings which can maximize the feasible number of services, enabling the in-orbit servicing LEO market. A number of specific operational conditions are considered. Since the problem is combinatorial in nature, it is approached allying mixed integer linear programming.

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  • Giorgio Fasano & Tommaso Molinari & Marco Gajeri, 2025. "In-orbit Servicing and Assisted Orbit Transfer Mission Planning," Springer Optimization and Its Applications, in: Piermarco Cannarsa & Alessandra Celletti & Giorgio Fasano & Leonardo Mazzini & Mauro Pontani & Emman (ed.), New Trends and Challenges in Optimization Theory Applied to Space Engineering, pages 81-103, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:spochp:978-3-031-81253-8_7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-81253-8_7
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