Performance of Observational Spacecraft Across Orbit Families for Space Domain Awareness in the Cislunar Realm

Brian Baker-Mcevilly, Surabhi Bhadauria, Jared Rose, David Canales, Carolin Frueh, Hancheol Cho

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Abstract

As more missions occupy the Cislunar region, the need for enhanced space domain awareness grows. Proven methods of space domain awareness used close to the Earth do not directly translate to the Cislunar region due to the vast size and complex dynamics. Alternatively, the strategic placement of observational spacecraft within the Cislunar realm will be key to survey regions of interest, including key orbits and hot spots on the Lunar surface. This investigation places an observer spacecraft across a selection of Cislunar orbit families to assess its performance in tracking a designated target. The feasibility of a real-world application is further assessed by considering the illumination conditions of the target for observations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624107115
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 2024 Jan 82024 Jan 12

Publication series

NameAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024

Conference

ConferenceAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period24/1/824/1/12

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© 2024 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc. All rights reserved.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering

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