Resident space object

A resident space object (RSO) is a natural or artificial object that orbits another celestial body. For example, it may orbit the Sun, Earth, or Mars. The term RSO is most often applied to Earth-orbiting objects, in which case the possible orbit classifications for an object are low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), high Earth orbit (HEO) or geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO).[1]

Identification of RSOs

RSO acquisition, tracking, and data collection can be extremely challenging.[2] The primary method for gathering this information is to make a direct observation of an RSO via space surveillance sensors. However, the system is not foolproof, and RSOs can become lost to the tracking system. Additionally, not all new objects are acquired in a timely fashion, which means that these new objects, in addition to the lost RSOs, result in uncorrelated detections when they are finally observed. Since space missions have been increasing over the years, the number of uncorrelated targets is at an all-time high.[3]

Cataloging

A number of international agencies endeavor to maintain catalogs of the man-made RSOs currently orbiting Earth.[3] One example is the two-line element set public catalog.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Towards an Artificial Space Object Taxonomy" (PDF). AMOS. 2013.
  2. ^ "A New Approach to Space Situational Awareness using Small Ground-Based Telescopes" (PDF). Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. December 2014.
  3. ^ a b Hobson, T.; Gordon, N.; Clarkson, I.; Rutten, M.; Bessell, T. (2015). "Dynamic Steering for Improved Sensor Autonomy and Catalogue Maintenance". Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference: 47. Bibcode:2015amos.confE..47H.
  4. ^ "Technique for GEO RSO Station Keeping Characterization and Maneuver Detection" (PDF). AMOS. 2015.

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