On Constrained Lyapunov Stabilization of Spacecraft Orbits Using Gauss Variational Equations

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This note analyzes the possibility of performing spacecraft transfers between different orbits using feedback control while satisfying arbitrarily tight constraints on the thrust input. It provides mathematical guarantees of closed-loop stability, i.e., ability to approach asymptotically the target orbit for a large class of parameterized feedback laws.

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