Satellite Evaluation of Relative Pose Estimation of Non-cooperative Target (SERPENT)

  • UT Austin PI: Brandon Jones
  • CO-PIs: Maruthi Akella
  • Collaborating Institutions: Center for Space Research
  • Funding Source: AFRL and Utah State University (Space Dynamics Laboratory)
  • Award: $220K
  • Award Date: 1/22

This research will develop algorithms for relative pose estimation of a non-cooperative satellite using a stereo camera and machine learning. As part of this project, the team will also develop a CubeSat mission to demonstrate the algorithms.