Time-Suboptimal Satellite Formation Maneuvers Using Inverse Dynamics and Differential Evolution

This paper presents an open-loop planner for near-time-optimal maneuvers performed by satellite formations during proximity operations and reconfiguration maneuvers. Using a differential flatness p...

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