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De-orbit Trajectory Design for Reusable Unmanned Space Vehicle using Sequential Convex Optimization with Multiple Re-Entry Targets
Jaewon Kim M.S. candidate, Seoul National University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 08826, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sangmin Lee Ph.D. candidate, Seoul National University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 08826, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Youdan Kim Professor, Seoul National University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 08826, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Chandeok Park Associate Professor, Yonsei University, Department of Astronomy, 03722, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
As new space missions requiring rapid response and the ability to achieve multiple objectives within a single mission are taking attention, the need for reusable spacecraft capable of handling diverse tasks is increasing. In this study, the trajectory generation problem for de-orbit missions with multiple re-entry targets is considered using convex optimization methods, focusing on the application of Reusable Unmanned Space Vehicles(ReUSVs). The nonlinear de-orbit trajectory generation problem is formulated from the initial mission orbit to the final re-entry target with specific re-entry constraints. Then, the formulated problem is convexified, and the sequential convex programming method is used to solve the multiple de-orbit trajectory optimization problem. Numerical simulation shows that the proposed methods can generate multiple de-orbit trajectories efficiently, which demonstrates the effectiveness of convex optimization for generating trajectories even in the presence of uncertainties.
Keywords: Reusable Unmanned Space Vehicle (ReUSV); Sequential Convex Optimization; De-Orbit Phase; Entry Target Selection
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Jaewon Kim, Sangmin Lee, Youdan Kim, Chandeok Park: De-orbit Trajectory Design for Reusable Unmanned Space Vehicle using Sequential Convex Optimization with Multiple Re-Entry Targets. Proceedings of the 2024 CEAS EuroGNC conference. Bristol, UK. June 2024. CEAS-GNC-2024-070.
BibTeX entry:

@Incollection{CEAS-GNC-2024-070,
    author = {Kim, Jaewon and Lee, Sangmin and Kim, Youdan and Park, Chandeok},
    title = {De-orbit Trajectory Design for Reusable Unmanned Space Vehicle using Sequential Convex Optimization with Multiple Re-Entry Targets},
    booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2024 {CEAS EuroGNC} conference},
    address = {Bristol, UK},
    month = jun,
    year = {2024},
    note = {CEAS-GNC-2024-070}
}