What is it about?
This work focuses on developing an innovative approach for effectively controlling a free-floating space manipulator attached to a mother spacecraft during active debris removal. The main challenge lies in synchronizing the manipulator's dynamic motion with the spacecraft's attitude due to the system's high number of degrees of freedom.
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Why is it important?
This research holds significant importance in the field of space debris removal and space exploration. With the increasing amount of debris in Earth's orbit posing risks to active satellites and spacecraft, effective methods for their removal are crucial to ensuring the safety and sustainability of space activities.
Perspectives
My motivation comes from a profound belief in the importance of preserving the space environment for future generations and ensuring the continued safety and sustainability of space activities. Through this publication, I aim to not only contribute to the scientific understanding of space debris removal but also to actively participate in the development of practical solutions that can make a tangible difference.
Ms Shabadini Sampath
University of Strathclyde
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This page is a summary of: Image-based Synchronised Control of Spacecraft’s Attitude and Space Manipulator’s Motions for Capturing Uncooperative Targets, January 2024, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/6.2024-2277.
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