Mars Entry Guidance and Control

Spin.Works has recently developed new high-performance nonlinear guidance and control laws applicable to atmospheric entry flights. The first application of this new approach was targeted towards a precision-landing Mars mission with a low lift-to-drag vehicle (Huygens-like capsule). The limited aerodynamic manoeuverability of the vehicle, together with the high initial position and velocity uncertainties and the … Continue reading Mars Entry Guidance and Control