This paper describes the orbit determination process, results and filter strategies used by the Mars Science Laboratory Navigation Team during cruise from Earth to Mars. The new atmospheric entry guidance system resulted in an orbit determination paradigm shift during final approach when compared to previous Mars lander missions. The evolving orbit determination filter strategies during cruise are presented. Furthermore, results of calibration activities of dynamical models are presented. The atmospheric entry interface trajectory knowledge was significantly better than the original requirements, which enabled the very precise landing in Gale Crater.


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    Title :

    Mars Science Laboratory Orbit Determination



    Conference:

    International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics ; 2012 ; Pasadena, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    2012-10-29


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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