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Maneuver execution
Definition of manoeuvre execution
Manoeuvre execution refers to the process of implementing and managing changes in the trajectory or orientation of a spacecraft or orbital object. This process involves precise calculations and execution of commands to ensure the desired change in the orbit or position of the satellite, often to avoid collisions, align with other objects, or adjust to mission-specific trajectories.
In the context of space operations, manoeuvre execution is critical for maintaining space situational and domain awareness, enabling efficient space traffic management, and ensuring the safety and sustainability of space operations.
It encompasses the planning phase, where the need for a manoeuvre is assessed, the design of the manoeuvre itself, and the execution phase, where thrusters or other propulsion methods are activated to alter the spacecraft's path effectively. This process is essential for operators and agencies responsible for the safe and strategic placement and movement of satellites and other orbital assets.
Operational risk and decision-making in maneuver execution
Maneuver execution is where collision avoidance and mission planning become real, and where residual uncertainty in conjunction analysis can translate directly into risk.
It requires timely, reliable inputs on object tracking, conjunction evolution, and the current orbital state so operators can decide whether to maneuver, when to maneuver, and how much margin to keep against operational constraints such as fuel, pointing, and service continuity.
At constellation scale, consistent maneuver execution and post-maneuver validation are also key to coordination with other operators, minimizing false alarms, and maintaining a sustainable and predictable traffic environment in LEO.
How Look Up supports maneuver execution
Look Up supports maneuver execution by detecting and tracking objects with SORASYS radars and fusing multi-source data in the SYNAPSE platform to reduce uncertainty in the operational space picture.
SYNAPSE predicts conjunction risk, issues alerts, and supports collision avoidance with tailored maneuver recommendations accounting for mission constraints, including collision avoidance predictions with a 99.9% accuracy rate.
Teams can integrate these outputs via API or interface, including on-premises deployment, to coordinate decisions and protect satellite fleets with responsive monitoring.
We deliver space situational awareness (SSA) and space domain awareness (SDA) solutions that help secure active satellites and ensure safe operations in the ever-growing expanse of space.