Spacecraft trajectory measurements achieve high precision using deep space tracking networks and laser ranging
Is it true that spacecraft trajectory measurements achieve high precision using deep space tracking networks and laser ranging?
Yes. Multiple studies demonstrate that integrating deep space tracking networks with satellite laser ranging data enables high-precision spacecraft trajectory and orbit determination.
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The retrieved papers provide robust, direct evidence that deep space tracking networks and laser ranging are used in combination to achieve high-precision spacecraft trajectory and orbit determination, with no papers refuting this claim.
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Shao, K., An, Z., Yang, Y., & Yi, B. (2025). Precise multi-satellite orbit and geodetic parameter determination using satellite laser ranging observations from LAGEOS, Etalon and newly launched LARES-2. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6501/adac00
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An, Z., Shao, K., Gu, D., Wei, C., Tong, L., Xu, Z., Li, M., & Wang, J. (2024). Analysis and comparison of the orbit determination accuracy of TianQin based on multiple ground-based measurements. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ad5b2b
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Yin, X., Liu, G., & Cao, S. (2020). Design of Laser Ranging Device Using the Improved Photodetector and Its Usage in Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Navigation Satellite Orbit Determination. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1166/JNO.2020.2900
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The retrieved papers provide robust, direct evidence that deep space tracking networks and laser ranging are used in combination to achieve high-precision spacecraft trajectory and orbit determination, with no papers refuting this claim.
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