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1. Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of HPGP Thruster
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/RymdteknikAbstract : This master's thesis was conducted in collaboration with ECAPS, where a conjugate heat transfer analysis on their High Performance Green Propulsion (HPGP) 22N thruster was done. ECAPS is a Swedish propulsion company specializing in green propulsion. They develop thrusters for spacecraft orbit and attitude control, utilizing the propellant LMP-103S. READ MORE
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2. Predictive Controllers for Load Transportation in Microgravity Environments
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Space activities have been increasing dramatically in the past decades. As a result, the number of space debris has also increased significantly. Therefore, it is necessary to clean up and remove them to prevent a collision between space debris and spacecraft. READ MORE
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3. CoordinateFree Spacecraft Formation Control with Global Shape Convergence under VisionBased Sensing
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Formation control in multi-agent systems represents a groundbreaking intersection of various research fields with lots of emerging applications in various technologies. The realm of space exploration also can benefit significantly from formation control, facilitating a wide range of functions from astronomical observations, and climate monitoring to enhancing telecommunications, and on-orbit servicing and assembly. READ MORE
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4. Vacuum Chamber Adaptation for Low-Power Electric Propulsion Testing : Optimizing Anode Configuration and Electrical Interface for Hollow Cathode Testing, and Conceptualizing a Setup for Field Emission Electric Propulsion Testing
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Electric Propulsion (EP) is widely acknowledged as a crucial technology for future space missions, offering significant propellant savings and enabling exploration of planetary missions with smaller spacecraft (s/c). For precise attitude control of these smaller spacecraft, Field Emission Electric Propulsion (FEEP) has emerged as a favorable option due to its exceptional thrust controllability. READ MORE
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5. Design of the control system for a powered landing maneuver of a rocket
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/RymdteknikAbstract : The powered soft landing of a spacecraft represents a maneuver with high interest, withsome private launcher companies – SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Factory Augsburg, etc. - showinginterest in implementing it as a solution for their launchers, and several national agenciesusing it for the exploration of celestial bodies where it may be the only option. READ MORE