Orbital mechanics

ORB ORB - Orbital mechanics
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The COMmunity of ExperTs in ORBital mechanics deals with all subjects relating to space vehicle trajectories.

This community aims to lead and prompt discussions on all aspects of the life of these vehicles (from launch to re-entry), from the most theoretical aspects to the most practical aspects.

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  • Fabien Gachet Fabien Gachet
    Co-chair COMET-ORB / Flight Dynamics Engineer
  • Slim LOCOCHE
    Co-chair COMET-ORB / Mission Analysis and Flight Dynamics expert
  • 15 November 2024
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    Mission Analysis for Close Proximity Operations

    ORB - Orbital mechanics
    In-orbit servicing is rapidly developing for various applications: inspection, life extension, ergols filling, deorbitation, etc… This “new” field attracts the industrial prime contractors together with startups, with the support of the agencies. This seminar aims at gathering most of the European players to present the latest results of research, missions under development and return of experience, specifically for astrodynamics; it will also be the opportunity to favour exchange to improve the best ...
    • EN
    • Accessible by videoconference
    • Public
  • 19 March 2024
    from 09H15 to 11H50
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    Asteroid Exploration and Advances in Autonomy for Small Body Missions

    ORB - Orbital mechanics
    The COMET-ORB invites you to a mini-seminar on Asteroid Exploration, and Advances in Autonomy for Small Body Missions will take place on March 19, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:50. This seminar will be held by Prof. Jay McMahon of the University of Colorado at Boulder. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. You can follow the presentation in person at ISAE-Supaero, in Toulouse, France, or remotely. If you plan on attending the ...
    • ISAE-Supaero, Toulouse, France
    • EN
    • Accessible by videoconference
    • Public
  • 6 March 2024
    from 16H00 to 17H00
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    Virtual Reality for Trajectory Design

    ORB - Orbital mechanics
    The COMET-ORB invites you to a mini-seminar on Virtual Reality for Trajectory Design. It will take place on March 6, 2024, from 16:00 to 17:00. The presentation will be given by Prof. Davide Guzzetti from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Auburn University. The abstract of his presentation is given below. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.  The presentation will be remote only, the link is given below. Conference link Microsoft ...
    • EN
    • Accessible by videoconference
    • Public