Category: Navigation

  • Technical aspects of using GPS for space navigation

    Deeper description of approach and strategy of realization of GPS-based space navigation system.

  • GPS for astrogation in orbit

    Usage of GPS in space linked with specific difficulties. Here is technical study about approaches of usage GPS for satellite positioning.

  • Orbital autopilot

    Orbital autopilot

    Orbital autopilot – the system which guides spacecraft in flight. Detail description of Orbital AP with assessment of its strengths and weaknesses.

  • Reentry autopilot

    Reentry autopilot – very complex matter. Here I provided a detailed description of it, including explanation of algorithm and C4 diagram.

  • Atmospheric autopilot

    Description and C4 diagram of atmospheric autopilot software for simulated spaceplane.

  • Operation “Silent Giant”

    Operation “Silent Giant”

    Simulated space mission to intercept ESA “Envisat” satellite completed successfully! Mission report and other materials attached to this post.