This paper presents a novel solution to the problem of stabilization of non-cooperative satellites in low Earth orbits, which utilizes inter-satellite aerodynamic drag effects for generation of aerodynamics moments in the wake of a controlled satellite. Hence, by altering the position of a smaller controlled satellite, we are able to change the wake region and thus provide aerodynamic moments for de-spinning and attitude control of a non-cooperative satellite. The paper provides a detailed description of the problem, the proposed solution, and shows its performance through simulations. This work represents a new direction within control of non-cooperative satellites in low Earth orbits that to the authors knowledge has never been studied before.


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    Title :

    Stabilization of Non-Cooperative Satellites in Low Earth Orbits using Inter-Satellite Atmospheric Drag


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    Publication date :

    2023-06-07


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    1557071 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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