Cislunar Navigation Accuracy Using Optical Observations of Natural and Artificial Targets

What is it about?

We conduct an assessment of navigation accuracy in cis-lunar space using only optical imagery processed on-board the spacecraft (AutoNav). This type of navigation reduces reliance on ground-based navigation, can provide for late-breaking navigation knowledge, and is achievable with today's technology. Images of artificial satellites and of the Moon are shown to be the most useful types of images for navigation in cis-lunar space.

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