CubeSat Swarm

CubeSat swarms, constellations of multiple small satellites working cooperatively, are emerging as a powerful tool for various space missions. Current research focuses on developing autonomous navigation and control algorithms, including advanced filtering techniques like the Unscented Kalman Filter, to enable complex tasks such as rendezvous and docking, facilitated by mechanisms like extensible hook systems. These swarms offer significant advantages for scientific exploration, particularly in missions like asteroid characterization, by enabling distributed sensing and data collection with reduced cost and risk compared to traditional single-spacecraft approaches.