Related projects
Discover more projects across a range of sectors and discipline — from AI to cleantech to social innovation.
Low-Energy Transfer Trajectory Design and Optimization for Space Exploration
Design tradeoff must be made between the scientific payload and the spacecraft platform in a space
mission. Scientists often want to have as many instruments as possible on the spacecraft and they also
want to be able to use those instruments until the end of the mission. The scientist’s desire for many
instruments translates to a requirement for maximum final mass. Because the initial spacecraft mass is
typically predetermined by the launch vehicle, currently the main approach to increase the final mass is
to reduce the amount of propellant required for maneuvers during the mission. In our research, we will
investigate low-energy interplanetary transfer approach using multi-body system theory. Our industry
partner is currently working on several space exploration missions and trajectory optimization is a key
technology for the success of their missions. The outcome of this project will greatly enhance our
partner’s competitiveness in space industry.
Faculty Supervisor:
Jinjun Shan
Student:
Partner:
MPB Communications;York University
Discipline:
Engineering
Sector:
Manufacturing
University:
York University
Program:
Accelerate
Current openings
Find the perfect opportunity to put your academic skills and knowledge into practice!
Find Projects
International
Load More
International
Load More
