NDLI: Docking System for Autonomous, Un-manned Docking Operations

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Christiansen, S. Nilson, T.
Copyright Year	2008
Description	Author affiliation: Spacedev/Starsys, Louisville, CO (Christiansen, S.; Nilson, T.)
Abstract	Autonomous docking operations are a critical aspect of unmanned satellite servicing missions. Tender spacecraft must be able to approach the client spacecraft, maneuver into position, and then attach to facilitate the transfer of fuel, power, replacement parts, etc. The philosophical approach to the docking system design is intimately linked to the overall servicing mission. The docking system functionality must be compatible with the maneuverability capabilities of both of the spacecraft involved. This paper describes significant features and functionality of the docking system that was eventually chosen for and flown on the orbital express (OE) mission. Key analysis efforts, which included extensive dynamic modeling, are also described. Zero-g simulation tests were performed to validate the dynamic analyses. The Starsys docking system was flown and operated on the Orbital Express mission. The system performed as intended and has contributed to demonstrating the feasibility of autonomous docking and un-docking of independent spacecraft.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	14
File Size	4226274
Page Count	14
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424414871
ISSN	1095323X
DOI	10.1109/AERO.2008.4526517
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2008-03-01
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Space vehicles Couplings Space shuttles Propulsion Orbits Standards development Transportation Costs Telescopes Pistons
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Aerospace Engineering Space and Planetary Science

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