• 항공우주기술
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.91-98
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• 2008

제 2의 우주경쟁 시대를 맞이하여 세계 각국은 달을 선점하기 위한 치열한 경쟁을 벌이고 있다. 달에 영구기지를 2020년까지 건설하겠다는 미국을 비롯하여 유럽, 일본, 중국은 달탐사선을 성공적으로 발사하였으며 인도는 발사를 준비 중이다. 이와 같은 국제적인 분위기 속에 우리나라도 2020년까지 달에 탐사선을 보낼 계획을 발표하였다. 본 연구에서는 가변저추력을 이용한 달탐사 위성 설계에 기본 자료로 사용될 수 있는 달탐사 임무궤도를 설계하였으며, 이를 바탕으로 SMART-1과 비슷한 제원을 갖는 가상의 달탐사 임무를 설정하여 비행궤적을 산출하였다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.203-216
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• 2011

To prepare for a future Korean lunar orbiter mission, semi-optimal lunar capture orbits using finite thrust are designed and analyzed. Finite burn delta-V losses during lunar capture sequence are also analyzed by comparing those with values derived with impulsive thrusts in previous research. To design a hypothetical lunar capture sequence, two different intermediate capture orbits having orbital periods of about 12 hours and 3.5 hours are assumed, and final mission operation orbit around the Moon is assumed to be 100 km altitude with 90 degree of inclination. For the performance of the on-board thruster, three different performances (150 N with $I_{sp}$ of 200 seconds, 300 N with $I_{sp}$ of 250 seconds, 450 N with $I_{sp}$ of 300 seconds) are assumed, to provide a broad range of estimates of delta-V losses. As expected, it is found that the finite burn-arc sweeps almost symmetric orbital portions with respect to the perilune vector to minimize the delta-Vs required to achieve the final orbit. In addition, a difference of up to about 2% delta-V can occur during the lunar capture sequences with the use of assumed engine configurations, compared to scenarios with impulsive thrust. However, these delta-V losses will differ for every assumed lunar explorer's on-board thrust capability. Therefore, at the early stage of mission planning, careful consideration must be made while estimating mission budgets, particularly if the preliminary mission studies were assumed using impulsive thrust. The results provided in this paper are expected to lead to further progress in the design field of Korea's lunar orbiter mission, particularly the lunar capture sequences using finite thrust.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.357-367
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• 2008

향후 우리나라의 달탐사 임무에 대비하여 순간 추력을 이용한 한국형 달탐사 예비 임무 설계 소프트웨어를 개발하였다. 달 탐사 임무 수행을 위한 지구 출발 단계, 달 천이 단계, 달 도착 및 임무 수행 궤도 단계를 포함한 임무 설계가 이루어 졌다. 이 소프트웨어를 이용하면 순간 추력을 사용한 최적의 달탐사 비행궤적을 설계할 수 있다. 이를 바탕으로 우리나라의 우주 발사체인 KSLV-II를 사용할 때의 발사 가능한 달 탐사선의 최대 질량을 산출하여 보았다. 아울러 심우주 추적망을 이용하여 탐사선의 추적 가능 여부에 대한 해석이 이루어 졌으며 탐사선과의 통신, 태양 전지판의 지향점 해석 그리고 식기간의 분석을 위한 지구-달-탐사선-태양 간의 기하학적 위치에 대한 해석도 함께 이루어졌다.

• 항공우주산업기술동향
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.74-81
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• 2008

본 논문에서는 최근 발사된 달 탐사 위성의 탑재체 종류와 임무를 분석하고 이를 통해 각국의 달 탐사선의 목적과 탑재체 개발동향을 알아보고자 하였다. 이를 위해, 90년대 이후 발사된 달 탐사 위성들에 실린 탑재체를 임무별로 분류한 후,각 위성 탑재체 별 성능을 분석하여 개발동향을 정리하였다.이러한 분석을 통해, 향후 국내 달 탐사 위성을 위한 임무와 활용 범위를 설정하거나 탑재체 선정 시 기초자료로 활용하고자 한다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.213-223
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• 2019

This paper analyzes delta-Vs to maintain an extremely low altitude on the Moon and investigates the possibilities of performing a CubeSat mission. To formulate the station-keeping (SK) problem at an extremely low altitude, current work has utilized real-flight performance proven software, the Systems Tool Kit Astrogator by Analytical Graphics Inc. With a high-fidelity force model, properties of SK maneuver delta-Vs to maintain an extremely low altitude are successfully derived with respect to different sets of reference orbits; of different altitudes as well as deadband limits. The effect of the degree and order selection of lunar gravitational harmonics on the overall SK maneuver strategy is also analyzed. Based on the derived SK maneuver delta-V costs, the possibilities of performing a CubeSat mission are analyzed with the expected mission lifetime by applying the current flight-proven miniaturized propulsion system performances. Moreover, the lunar surface coverage as well as the orbital characteristics of a candidate reference orbit are discussed. As a result, it is concluded that an approximately 15-kg class CubeSat could maintain an orbit (30-50 km reference altitude having ${\pm}10km$ deadband limits) around the Moon for 1-6 months and provide almost full coverage of the lunar surface.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.127-138
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• 2017

The current study designs the mission orbit of the lunar CubeSat spacecraft to measure the lunar local magnetic anomaly. To perform this mission, the CubeSat will impact the lunar surface over the Reiner Gamma swirl on the Moon. Orbit analyses are conducted comprising ${\Delta}V$ and error propagation analysis for the CubeSat mission orbit. First, three possible orbit scenarios are presented in terms of the CubeSat's impacting trajectories. For each scenario, it is important to achieve mission objectives with a minimum ${\Delta}V$ since the CubeSat is limited in size and cost. Therefore, the ${\Delta}V$ needed for the CubeSat to maneuver from the initial orbit toward the impacting trajectory is analyzed for each orbit scenario. In addition, error propagation analysis is performed for each scenario to evaluate how initial errors, such as position error, velocity error, and maneuver error, that occur when the CubeSat is separated from the lunar orbiter, eventually affect the final impact position. As a result, the current study adopts a CubeSat release from the circular orbit at 100 km altitude and an impact slope of $15^{\circ}$, among the possible impacting scenarios. For this scenario, the required ${\Delta}V$ is calculated as the result of the ${\Delta}V$ analysis. It can be used to practically make an estimate of this specific mission's fuel budget. In addition, the current study suggests error constraints for ${\Delta}V$ for the mission.

• 항공우주기술
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.108-116
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 한국형발사체를 사용한 달 탐사 위성의 궤적 설계를 수행하였다. 발사체는 달탐사위성과 킥모터 스테이지를 지구 저궤도에 투입하고, 이후 킥모터 스테이지의 연소에 의해 직접전이궤도 또는 고타원궤도에 투입된다. 설계된 궤적에 대해 TLI 및 LOI 기동을 실제와 가깝게 finite burn으로 모델링하여 요구속도 및 필요한 추진제량을 계산하여, 한국형 발사체를 사용할 경우 발사 임무에 대한 가능성을 제시하였다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.257-268
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• 2015

Characteristics of delta-V requirements for deploying an impactor from a mother-ship at different orbital altitudes are analyzed in order to prepare for a future lunar CubeSat impactor mission. A mother-ship is assumed to be orbiting the moon with a circular orbit at a 90 deg inclination and having 50, 100, 150, 200 km altitudes. Critical design parameters that are directly related to the success of the impactor mission are also analyzed including deploy directions, CubeSat flight time, impact velocity, and associated impact angles. Based on derived delta-V requirements, required thruster burn time and fuel mass are analyzed by adapting four different miniaturized commercial onboard thrusters currently developed for CubeSat applications. As a result, CubeSat impact trajectories as well as thruster burn characteristics deployed at different orbital altitudes are found to satisfy the mission objectives. It is concluded that thrust burn time should considered as the more critical design parameter than the required fuel mass when deducing the onboard propulsion system requirements. Results provided through this work will be helpful in further detailed system definition and design activities for future lunar missions with a CubeSat-based payload.

• 항공우주산업기술동향
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.62-76
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 최근에 다른 나라에서 진행된 무인 달 착륙선의 설계에 대한 사례 조사를 수행하고 이를 통하여 무인 달 착륙선의 설계 동향을 파악하였다. 무인 달 착륙선으로는 일본의 SELENE-2, 유럽의 LEDA와 MoonNEXT, 미국의 모듈형 소형 우주선을 이용한 달 탐사, 그리고 미국이 제안한 국제 달 탐사 네트워크의 미국 노드인 Anchor Nodes의 임무 수행을 위하여 설계된 달 착륙선 등을 조사의 대상으로 하였다. 각 조사 대상의 착륙선에 대하여 임무 요구 조건을 확인하고, 임무 설계의 내용을 조사하였다. 또한 달 표면에 안전하게 착륙하기 위한 유도제어의 방법, 센서의 구성, 임무 요구 사양을 만족하기 위하여 선정한 센서 및 구동기의 성능 사양 등을 분석하였다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.79-88
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• 2023

On Aug. 4, 2022, at 23:08:48 (UTC), the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), also known as Danuri, was launched using a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Currently, KPLO is successfully conducting its science mission around the Moon. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Deep Space Network (DSN) was utilized for the successful flight operation of KPLO. A great deal of joint effort was made between the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) and NASA DSN team since the beginning of KPLO ground system design for the success of the mission. The efficient utilization and management of NASA DSN in deep space exploration are critical not only for the spacecraft's telemetry and command but also for tracking the flight dynamics (FD) operation. In this work, the top-level DSN interface architecture, detailed workflows, DSN support levels, and practical lessons learned from the joint team's efforts are presented for KPLO's successful FD operation. Due to the significant joint team's efforts, KPLO is currently performing its mission smoothly in the lunar mission orbit. Through KPLO cooperative operation experience with DSN, a more reliable and efficient partnership is expected not only for Korea's own deep space exploration mission but also for the KARI-NASA DSN joint support on other deep space missions in the future.