Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD
An Advance Open Architecture Astrometric Alignment Sensor for Distributed & Non-Distributed GN&C Systems
Project Description
This IRAD will advance the technology to provide a stellar sensor that may be used for astrometric alignments necessary for Formation Flying/Relative Navigation related missions. The objective of this project is to develop an advanced stellar sensor for astrometric alignment and other challenging SmallSat-class Formation Flying/Relative Navigation missions such as the Virtual Telescope (VT) concept.
The prototype will be a assembly consisting of a small, low powered electronics box, stellar detector and a lens assembly with a manual fine focus feature.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
Wallops Flight Facility
(WFF)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Facility | Wallops Island, Virginia |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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