Topics

The 6th KePASSA International Workshop aims to gather worldwide experts in the field of orbit propagation who deliver talks of top-notch scientific content in an informal, friendly and relaxed environment.

Orbit propagation, the main topic of the workshop, is one of the most challenging and complex aspect of astronautics and will play a key role in ensuring the sustainable use of space. The continuous development and upgrade of orbit propagation techniques is instrumental for tackling most of the SSA challenges, e.g. those posed by the imminent realisation of mega-constellations, the creation of sensors capable of tracking hundred of thousands of objects, and the implementation of a space traffic management and control system. 

Sessions 

The workshop will be an opportunity to showcase the progress made since our last meeting in UR in the following topics:

• Numerical techniques

• Analytical and semi-analytical methods

• Relative dynamics

• Space debris and end-of-life disposal dynamics

• Uncertainty propagation and orbit determination

• Scientific and educational software tools

• Constellations and formation flying

• Asteroids and propagation in the Solar system 

• Maths and methods for space mechanics

Two formats of presentation: