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The problem of optimal control of a three-dimensional turn of a spacecraft is considered and solved. The turn is performed from an initial angular position into the required final angular position in a specified time and with a minimum value of the functional that represents the degree of loading of the construction. An analytical solution to the formulated problem is presented. It is demonstrated that the optimal (in this sense) control of the spacecraft reorientation can be determined in the class of a regular precession executed by the spacecraft. The instant when braking begins is determined based on the principles of terminal control using the actual kinematical parameters of the spacecraft motion, which substantially increases the accuracy of transferring the spacecraft to a specified position. Data of mathematical modeling are also presented that confirm the efficiency of the described method of controlling the spacecraft's three-dimensional turn.
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Levskii, M.V. Optimal Control of a Spatial Turn of a Spacecraft with Minimal Loading of Construction. Cosmic Research 42, 414–426 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:COSM.0000039742.39873.c7
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/B:COSM.0000039742.39873.c7