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PROTOTYPE OF A ROBUST VERY-CLOSE RANGE NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR RENDEZVOUS AND DOCKING/CAPTURE EXPRO+
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| Reference | AO-1-13240 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | tender |
| Segment | Open Competition |
| Status | closed |
| Closing date | 2026-05-07 |
| Indicative budget | > 500 KEURO |
| Last updated | 2026-04-14 |
What this call is about
To trade-off, develop and test a visual navigation system able to robustly estimate the relative states to a target at, or close toa docking or capture location.Description: Navigation in close proximity to a target object is a challenging task because the accuracy needed to achieve docking or capture grows inversely…
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