You can read the publication “Earthly results of space research: what scientists of the Institute of Space Research of the NAS of Ukraine are working on today” dated 04/10/2026 about our Institute and the activities of our department on the main portal of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
“Mykola Salnikov, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Head of the Department of Dynamic Systems Control, presented methods and algorithms for controlling an autonomous service spacecraft (SSC) during the rendezvous and capture of space debris objects in Earth orbit. The work includes modeling and 3D graphical simulation of relative position measurement systems, as well as relative navigation and control systems.
This research addresses the increasingly critical problem of near-Earth space pollution. One viable solution involves using SSCs to approach and capture debris for satellite repair, equipment replacement, refueling, or deorbiting to a graveyard orbit. Mathematical modeling allows for highly realistic simulation of testing these developed methods and algorithms.
Additionally, this work encompasses the development of interception systems (neutralization) for hostile satellites in orbit. Furthermore, with minor modifications, the developed computational simulation complex can be adapted to model any moving dynamic objects. This includes simulating the movement of combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), both in swarm operations and during the interception of moving ground or air targets, accounting for their specific motion constraints and various external disturbances.”
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