Hybrid Communication/Navigation Constellation

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

A lunar CN constellation composed of satellites on different orbit types. A typical design uses Halo orbit satellites for polar coverage and DRO satellites for equatorial coverage, complementing each other to achieve full lunar surface coverage.

Application Value

This concept is significant for space-based optical observation and space situational awareness, used for evaluating spacecraft visibility to targets.

  • China Deep Space Network

References

  • Gao and Hou (2020).
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