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Title:
Spacecraft Navigation Using X-ray Pulsars
Authors:
Graven, P., Collins, J.T., Hanson, J.E., Sheikh, S.I.
Presented at:
Tralee 2008
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Abstract:

The term XNAV (X-ray navigation) is used to describe a variety of means of using celestial X-ray source observations for spacecraft attitude, position, velocity, and time determination. Several classes of source observations can be utilized for different aspects of the navigation process.