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Maneuver Planning

The process of designing orbital maneuvers for station-keeping, collision avoidance, or disposal.

Maneuver planning is essential for spacecraft operations.

Types

  • Station-keeping
  • Collision avoidance
  • Orbit raising/lowering
  • Deorbit maneuvers

Requirements Must maintain capability for conjunction response and end-of-life disposal.