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  • The Korean Space Science Society (The Korean Astronomical Society)
  • 계간 (Quarterly)
  • ISSN : 1225-052x (ISSN : 1225-052x)
  • DB구축현황 : 1,258건 (DB Construction : 1,258 Articles)
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The advent of low Earth orbit (LEO) mega satellite constellations to accelerate high-speed internet worldwide represents a new technological advancement. However, this development raises concerns regarding militarization, orbital debris, environmental protection, and their effects on space tourism. Despite these challenges, existing space law treaties have not addressed these issues. This article highlights the gaps in current treaties and emphasizes the need for advancements to mitigate emerging challenges and ensure long-term solutions. This study explores the legal challenges associated with possible smashes flanked by existing satellites in orbit and newly launched satellites as part of mega-constellations, which could jeopardize mission safety and threaten the sustainability of space activities. It also analyzes the significant issues related to space debris, particularly given the anticipated increase in satellite constellations in LEO over the coming decades. The increase in small satellites with shorter lifespans is likely to contribute to greater debris generation. Finally, these findings suggest the need for a suitable international legal structure to facilitate the efficient deployment and operation of satellite techniques.
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  • Jongil Jung
  • Journal of astronomy and space sciences
  • 42, n.3
  • pp.77-84
  • 2025
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Cosmic ray neutron monitors (NMs) are ground-based detectors that measure secondary neutrons produced by primary cosmic ray particles in the energy range of approximately 500 MeV to several GeV. South Korea operates two NMs: one at Jang Bogo Station in Antarctica and another recently relocated from Daejeon to Mt. Gamak in Geochang, now managed by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI). Mt. Gamak is geographically comparable to the former Daejeon site, located approximately 100 km to the southeast. The NM at Mt. Gamak's altitude is approximately 925 meters, which is about four times higher than that of the Daejeon site. In addition, the average atmospheric pressure at Mt. Gamak was 915.9 hPa, about 85 hPa lower than that of Daejeon. The barometric coefficient was approximately -0.7101%/hPa. As a result, the NM at Mt. Gamak records more than twice the count rate observed at the Daejeon site. Given these conditions, the Mt. Gamak NM is expected to play a crucial role in cosmic ray research and in monitoring the solar and space environment in the mid-latitude region.
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  • Moon-Jin Jeon
  • Journal of astronomy and space sciences
  • 41, n.1
  • pp.43-60
  • 2024
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Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) is South Korea's first space exploration mission, developed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. It aims to develop technologies for lunar exploration, explore lunar science, and test new technologies. KPLO was launched on August 5, 2022, by a Falcon-9 launch vehicle from cape canaveral space force station (CCSFS) in the United States and placed on a ballistic lunar transfer (BLT) trajectory. A total of four trajectory correction maneuvers were performed during the approximately 4.5-month trans-lunar cruise phase to reach the Moon. Starting with the first lunar orbit insertion (LOI) maneuver on December 16, the spacecraft performed a total of three maneuvers before arriving at the lunar mission orbit, at an altitude of 100 kilometers, on December 27, 2022. After entering lunar orbit, the commissioning phase validated the operation of the mission mode, in which the payload is oriented toward the center of the Moon. After completing about one month of commissioning, normal mission operations began, and each payload successfully performed its planned mission. All of the spacecraft operations that KPLO performs from launch to normal operations were designed through the system operations design process. This includes operations that are automatically initiated post-separation from the launch vehicle, as well as those in lunar transfer orbit and lunar mission orbit. Key operational procedures such as the spacecraft's initial checkout, trajectory correction maneuvers, LOI, and commissioning were developed during the early operation preparation phase. These procedures were executed effectively during both the early and normal operation phases. The successful execution of these operations confirms the robust verification of the system operation.
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  • Shinhye Moon
  • Journal of astronomy and space sciences
  • 41, n.2
  • pp.61-78
  • 2024
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This study developed a real-time spacecraft pose estimation algorithm that combined a deep learning model and the least-squares method. Pose estimation in space is crucial for automatic rendezvous docking and inter-spacecraft communication. Owing to the difficulty in training deep learning models in space, we showed that actual experimental results could be predicted through software simulations on the ground. We integrated deep learning with nonlinear least squares (NLS) to predict the pose from a single spacecraft image in real time. We constructed a virtual environment capable of mass-producing synthetic images to train a deep learning model. This study proposed a method for training a deep learning model using pure synthetic images. Further, a visual-based real-time estimation system suitable for use in a flight testbed was constructed. Consequently, it was verified that the hardware experimental results could be predicted from software simulations with the same environment and relative distance. This study showed that a deep learning model trained using only synthetic images can be sufficiently applied to real images. Thus, this study proposed a real-time pose estimation software for automatic docking and demonstrated that the method constructed with only synthetic data was applicable in space.
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  • Trond S. Trondsen
  • Journal of astronomy and space sciences
  • 41, n.2
  • pp.121-138
  • 2024
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Advances in solar-terrestrial physics are generally linked to the development of innovative new sensor technologies, affording us ever better sensitivity, higher resolution, and broader spectral response. Recent advances in low-noise InGaAs sensor technology have enabled the realization of low-light-level scientific imaging within the short-wave infrared (SWIR) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. This paper describes a new and highly sensitive ultra-wide angle imager that offers an expansion of auroral and airglow imaging capabilities into the SWIR spectral range of 900-1,700 nm. The imager has already proven successful in large-area remote sensing of mesospheric temperatures and in providing intensity maps showing the propagation and dissipation of atmospheric gravity waves and ripples. The addition of an automated filter wheel expands the range of applications of an already versatile SWIR detector. Several potential applications are proposed herein, with an emphasis on auroral science. The combined data from this type of instrument and other existing instrumentation holds a strong potential to further enhance our understanding of the geospace environment.
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  • Jinsung Lee
  • Journal of astronomy and space sciences
  • 41, n.4
  • pp.209-223
  • 2024
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Space debris poses significant threats to spacecraft and human activities in space. Accurate modeling of space debris is crucial for understanding and mitigating these risks, ensuring the sustainability of the space environment. This paper discusses the importance of space debris modeling in the space environment, highlighting its critical role in safeguarding assets in orbit. Two primary methods of space debris modeling, namely the 1D and 3D approaches, are discussed in detail, and their respective strengths and limitations are elucidated. Furthermore, a comprehensive review of existing models, including the space debris evolutionary model (MOCAT, SOLEM, DAMAGE, LEODEEM & GEODEEM, DELTA, and LEGEND) and engineering models (MOCAT-MC, NEODEEM, MASTER, ORDEM), are presented. These models offer valuable insights into the dynamics and characteristics of space debris populations, aiding in formulating effective debris mitigation strategies and orbital capacity problems for reducing the possibilities of Kessler's syndrome. Additionally, the paper provides insights into the ongoing development of the Korean space debris model, focusing on its methodology and space debris cataloging techniques for modeling space debris environments.
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  • Fawzy Ahmed Abd El-Salam
  • Journal of astronomy and space sciences
  • 41, n.2
  • pp.87-106
  • 2024
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The objective of this research is to address the issue of frozen orbits in charged satellites by incorporating geopotential zonal harmonics up to J6 and the initial tesseral harmonics. The employed model starts from the first normalized Hamiltonian to calculate specific sets of long-term frozen orbits for charged satellites. To explore the frozen orbits acquired, a MATHEMATICA CODE is developed. The investigation encompasses extensive variations in orbit altitudes by employing the orbital inclination and argument of periapsis as freezing parameters. The determined ranges ensuring frozen orbits are derived from the generated figures. Three-dimensional presentations illustrating the freezing inclination in relation to eccentricity, argument of periapsis, and semi-major axis parameters are presented. Additional three-dimensional representations of the phase space for the eccentricity vector and its projection onto the nonsingular plane are examined. In all investigated scenarios, the impacts of electromagnetic (EM) field perturbations on the freezing parameters of a charged satellite are demonstrated.
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  • Dae-Young Lee
  • Journal of astronomy and space sciences
  • 41, n.1
  • pp.1-15
  • 2024
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The Korean heliospheric community, led by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), is currently assessing the viability of deploying a spacecraft at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point L4 in collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The aim of this mission is to utilize a combination of remote sensing and in situ instruments for comprehensive observations, complementing the capabilities of the L1 and L5 observatories. The paper outlines longterm scientific objectives, underscoring the significance of multi-point in-situ observations to better understand critical heliospheric phenomena. These include coronal mass ejections, magnetic flux ropes, heliospheric current sheets, kinetic waves and instabilities, suprathermal electrons and solar energetic particle events, as well as remote detection of solar radiation phenomena. Furthermore, the mission's significance in advancing space weather prediction and space radiation exposure assessment models through the integration of L4 observations is discussed. This article is concluded with an emphasis on the potential of L4 observations to propel advancements in heliospheric science.
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  • Sheer Abbas
  • Journal of astronomy and space sciences
  • 41, n.4
  • pp.235-247
  • 2024
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The advent of 'space tourism' has induced outer space law to respond and adapt to this dramatic growth because of the principled contribution of private entities in these activities. This article discusses the main legal aspects of licensing, supervision, liability, registration, and health side effects, and how these reveal the influence of space tourism. Because of the moral participation of private individuals in these activities, 'space tourism' demands that outer space law be modified and adaptable. Although many issues of ship, crew, and passenger certification have not been defined in international law, these would be evaluated to show that domestic legislative interests may drive the law before it reaches international law. Air and adventure tourism laws are also evaluated. Space are not likely to remain limited to professionally trained individuals and wealthy astronauts. The potential for public access to space raises complex legal, health-related, and ethical questions on the inadequacy of the current international legal instruments addressing the utilization and exploration of outer space. Furthermore, this study is designed to evaluate the role of human presence in spaceflights, accidents that occurred to participants of space missions, and other risks spaceflights may induce on humans. In addition, this study focuses on analyzing existing legal regulations related to astronauts' health and life protection during spaceflight and how states can address emerging challenges to astronauts' safety. The existing global legal framework regulating aviation and space operations is unsuitable for the widespread commercial entry into space. This is because it was designed when drafters did not envisage such endeavors to this extent. The insufficient legal clarity should be addressed rapidly to set applicable standards to promote such activities. To conclude, this article compares national space regulations and elaborates on the drawbacks of the current international space regulations.
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  • Ulkar Karimova
  • Journal of astronomy and space sciences
  • 41, n.1
  • pp.35-42
  • 2024
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Sungrazing comets, known for their proximity to the Sun, are traditionally classified into broad groups like Kreutz, Marsden, Kracht, Meyer, and non-group comets. While existing methods successfully categorize these groups, finer distinctions within the Kreutz subgroup remain a challenge. In this study, we introduce an automated classification technique using the densitybased spatial clustering of applications with noise (DBSCAN) algorithm to categorize sungrazing comets. Our method extends traditional classifications by finely categorizing the Kreutz subgroup into four distinct subgroups based on a comprehensive range of orbital parameters, providing critical insights into the origins and dynamics of these comets. Corroborative analyses validate the accuracy and effectiveness of our method, offering a more efficient framework for understanding the categorization of sungrazing comets.