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  • Deep Space Exploration
  • Asteroid Detection
  • CubeSat Technology

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  • Detecting celestial bodies is crucial for deep-space missions.
  • Small asteroids are difficult to observe with miniaturized satellite cameras.
  • Traditional large spacecraft have better detection capabilities due to larger optics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the detection limits of celestial bodies for deep-space CubeSats.
  • Propose active measures for enhancing small body detection.
  • Address challenges posed by small-aperture cameras on miniaturized satellites.

Main Methods:

  • Analyzed far-range detection capabilities for deep-space CubeSats.
  • Considered the M-ARGO CubeSat mission as a case study.
  • Evaluated detection ranges for small asteroids (absolute magnitude < 24).

Main Results:

  • Small asteroids are detectable within 30,000-50,000 km using typical CubeSat cameras.
  • Detection range is limited for faint asteroids.
  • Miniaturized cameras pose significant challenges for deep-space asteroid detection.

Conclusions:

  • CubeSats have limited detection range for faint asteroids.
  • Recommends incorporating a zero-phase-angle waypoint in mission design for asteroid rendezvous.
  • This strategy enhances the likelihood of detecting small bodies during deep-space missions.