Autonomous and Earth-Independent Orbit Determination for a Lunar Navigation Satellite System

• Published in: Aerospace Vol. 11; no. 2; p. 153
• Main Authors: Critchley-Marrows, Joshua J. R., Wu, Xiaofeng, Kawabata, Yosuke, Nakasuka, Shinichi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.02.2024
• Subjects: Artificial satellites; Autonomous navigation; Autonomy; Communication; Communications equipment; Electronics in navigation; Formation flying; Global navigation satellite system; guidance; Infrastructure; Intersatellite communications; lunar; Lunar environments; Moon; Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics; navigation; Navigation satellites; Navigation systems; Onboard equipment; Orbit determination; Orbital mechanics; Orbits; PNT; Satellite communications; Satellite observation; Satellites; Sensors; Space missions; Space navigation; TL1-4050; Visibility

In recent years, the number of expected missions to the Moon has increased significantly. With limited terrestrial-based infrastructure to support this number of missions, as well as restricted visibility over intended mission areas, there is a need for space navigation system autonomy. Autonomous o...