Adaptive control for estimation and compensation of unknown center of mass of a 3-degree-of-freedom spacecraft simulator

Key Points

• Estimation of the center of mass significantly enhances the control performance of the spacecraft simulator.
• The adaptive control method effectively compensates for the unknown positioning of the center of mass.
• Assessment using adaptive control demonstrated noticeable improvements in stability and maneuverability.
• This approach highlights potential advancements in spacecraft technology for dynamic environments.