@article{, author = {Peters, Susanne; Eidel, Werner; Förstner, Roger; Fiedler, Hauke}, title = {Architecture and first achievements of a simulation for the approach of an uncooperative target}, editor = {}, booktitle = {}, series = {}, journal = {JBIS : Journal of the British Interplanetary Society}, address = {}, publisher = {}, edition = {}, year = {2017}, isbn = {}, volume = {70}, number = {}, pages = {134-142}, url = {http://www.jbis.org.uk/paper.php?p=2017.70.134}, doi = {}, keywords = {Uncooperative target ; simulation ; approach}, abstract = {With space debris becoming more and more a concern for satellite operators, efforts need to be initiated to sustain a safe space environment and stop the permanent increase of debris. One of many is the active removal of large objects - 5 to 15 per year. The present paper introduces a concept based on a kit-chaser system: A chaser satellite will attach kits to multiple targets. The kit-target set-up will de-orbit controlled, while the chaser proceeds with capturing targets to equip them with a kit. For testing purposes, a simulation is derived for this concept. The paper presents the multiple modules the simulation is built on. The approach starts at a distance of about 11 m in close vicinity. The method of capture is a robotic arm. Future developments can focus on various modules to be added and/or existing ones to be adjusted to further requirements or specifications. The implementation of self-awareness for the chaser to react to unexpected situations or failures without the need for a signal from the ground-station. }, note = {}, institution = {Universität der Bundeswehr München, Fakultät für Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, LRT 9 - Institut für Raumfahrttechnik und Weltraumnutzung, Professur: Förstner, Roger}, }