The Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft successfully returned to Earth on September24, 2024, safely delivering its Sample Return Capsule (SRC) to the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR). This paper describes the navigation operations that occurred between the departure from Bennu and the return of the SRC. An overview is given of the Flight Dynamics System (FDS) that includes tracking, orbit determination (OD), maneuver planning, and interfaces with entry, descent, and landing. Operational details on the SRC release criteria and conjunction assessment considerations are also provided. Lessons learned are presented that may help future sample return or interplanetary entry missions.


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    Title :

    OSIRIS-REx Earth Return & Entry: Navigation Operations & Lessons Learned



    Conference:

    46th Annual AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) Conference ; 2024 ; Breckenridge, CO, US


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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