The Global Positioning System (GPS) plays a major role in space vehicle navigation and orbital determination. Absolute GPS navigation technology is applicable in the testing and practical stages of most space missions. Without ground any ground commands, GPS autonomous navigation uses independent methods to perform a number of on-board operations. This article introduces the results of a feasibility study for the use of GPS for relative navigation between two space vehicles and space vehicle reentry orbit determination.


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    Title :

    Use of GPS Differential Navigation Technology in Carina Capsule Reentry and Space Vehicle Rendezvous Operations


    Contributors:
    W. Li (author)

    Publication date :

    1996


    Size :

    27 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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