Retroreflector Complexes for Determining the Spacecraft Spatial Orientation Parameters

This paper examines retroreflector complexes of spacecraft and proposes a method of determining spatial orientation of a spacecraft based on satellite laser ranging data. The minimum number of retroreflector systems in a retroreflector complex required to determine spatial orientation of a spacecraft is calculated. The error of results of calculating the direction of axes of the spacecraft coordinate system is obtained in the inertial reference system of the quantum-optical station. Recommendations are given on the application of the proposed method of determining spatial orientation of a spacecraft with a retroreflector complex.

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