Station-Keeping

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

The general term for control strategies that keep a spacecraft's actual trajectory close to the desired nominal orbit. In cislunar space, perturbations from solar gravity, solar radiation pressure, and nonspherical gravity cause long-term drift, making station-keeping essential for long-duration missions.

Application Value

This term has significant practical applications in cislunar mission planning and execution.

References

  • Zhang et al., 2022
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