Seminar held by Jay W. McMahon, Associate Professor, University of Colorado Boulder, USA
Navigating spacecraft around asteroids poses some unique challenges due to the complex dynamical environment created by the relatively weak gravity of the small body. In this talk I will review this environment and discuss how previous missions have operated in this environment, focusing on OSIRIS-REx. Then I will provide some insights about the plans for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid belt (EMA) which will go to the main-belt asteroid Justitia.
Participation is free. You are welcome!