Research & Infrastructure Projects
HALOS — Hardware-in-the-Loop Attitude and Orbit Simulator
The HALOS project is a hardware-in-the-loop simulation platform dedicated to the validation and testing of spacecraft attitude and orbit guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms. It enables realistic experimentation under representative orbital and attitude dynamics, supporting research, education, and service-oriented activities related to spacecraft systems verification and validation.
ART — Aerossupported Robotic Testbed
The ART project is an experimental robotic testbed designed to support research in spacecraft dynamics, control, and cooperative robotic systems. By providing a low-friction, planar environment, ART enables the investigation of relative motion, control strategies, and multi-body interactions, with applications in formation flying, proximity operations, rendezvous/docking, and space robotics.
SPOT — Space Performance Optimization Toolbox
The SPOT project is a numerical and simulation-based toolbox focused on the optimization and performance analysis of space missions and spacecraft systems. It supports the evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control strategies, mission design trade-offs, and system-level performance metrics, serving both research and educational purposes.
BOSS — Brazilian On-orbit Servicing Simulator
The BOSS project is a simulation and experimentation framework aimed at supporting research on on-orbit servicing, proximity operations, and cooperative spacecraft missions. It provides an integrated environment for studying rendezvous, docking, relative navigation, and control concepts, contributing to the development and validation of advanced servicing and in-orbit operation strategies.
Our Services
GNC Design & Simulation
High-fidelity modeling and simulation of guidance, navigation, and control strategies for aerospace vehicles.
Estimation & Sensor Fusion
Development and evaluation of advanced state estimation and multisensor fusion algorithms for aerospace systems.
AI-Based Intelligent Systems
Machine learning and intelligent algorithms supporting autonomous operations and decision-making.
Orbital Mechanics & Mission Analysis
Orbit design, maneuver planning, and mission performance and feasibility analysis.
Satellite Conceptual Design
Early-stage spacecraft system design, subsystem sizing, and trade-off analysis.
Optimization of Dynamic Systems
Metaheuristic and multi-objective optimization techniques for complex dynamic systems.
Training & Workshops
Short courses and technical training in orbital mechanics, GNC, and systems engineering.
Services are offered within research, educational, and collaborative frameworks.
Main Research Areas
- Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) of aerospace vehicles
- Distributed space systems (Constellation, Formation Flying, Rendezvous & Docking, Swarm)
- Proximity Operations & On-Orbit Servicing (OOS)
- Orbital Mechanics, Trajectory Design & Mission Analysis
- Optimization of Aerospace Systems (multiobjective and metaheuristic methods)
- Space Systems Engineering
- IA-based Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
For research collaborations or service-oriented activities, please contact us.