Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project
Master advanced spacecraft rendezvous techniques through hands-on project designing approach trajectories for debris capture.
Master advanced spacecraft rendezvous techniques through hands-on project designing approach trajectories for debris capture.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Design safe approach trajectories for debris rendezvous
Implement relative motion feedback control systems
Model combined attitude and position control
Execute non-Keplerian reference motion tracking
Optimize final approach strategies
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0.12 Hours PreRecorded video
8 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This capstone project focuses on developing, simulating, and implementing approach strategies for a tumbling debris object. Students design safe approach trajectories starting from long range, implement relative motion control in the LVLH frame, and execute non-Keplerian relative motion for body-fixed approaches. The course culminates in a practical demonstration of advanced spacecraft control techniques for debris capture operations.
Introduction to the Capstone Project
Module 1 · 7 Minutes to complete
Long-Range Approach
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Approaching the Debris Object
Module 3 · 8 Hours to complete
Relative Motion Control Relative to a Tumbling Debris Object
Module 4 · 9 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Glenn L. Murphy Chair in Engineering
Dr. Hanspeter Schaub is the Glenn L. Murphy Chair in Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, bringing over 25 years of research experience to his role, including four years at Sandia National Laboratories. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics and control, astrodynamics, and relative motion dynamics, resulting in approximately 195 journal publications and 300 conference papers. He has authored a fourth edition textbook on analytical mechanics of space systems and has pioneered the emerging field of charged astrodynamics. Dr. Schaub has played significant roles in various missions, including being the ADCS lead for the CICERO mission and supporting Mars and asteroid missions.In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Schaub is recognized for his excellence in teaching, having received multiple awards such as the H. Joseph Smead Faculty Fellowship and the Provost's Faculty Achievement Award. He is a fellow of both the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the American Astronautical Society (AAS), and he has been honored with several prestigious awards for his contributions to aerospace education and research. His courses at the university include topics such as spacecraft dynamics, control systems, and kinematics, reflecting his expertise in preparing students for careers in aerospace engineering.
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