Embodiments in accordance with the invention address potential co-orbital threats to a spacecraft through the use of a plurality of evasion pattern maneuvers selected to prevent a rendezvous with a potential co-orbital threat from occurring within a finite horizon. Embodiments in accordance with the invention maintain separation from the potential co-orbital threat while minimizing a defending spacecraft's fuel consumption.


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    Title :

    System and Method for Automated Intercept Avoidance for Spacecraft


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    Publication date :

    2020-11-12


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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