Orion Optical Navigation Image Processing Software Version 1.5

About this technology

Overview

The Orion emergency return system utilizing optical navigation has matured in design over the last several years, and this second revision is currently undergoing the final implementation and test phase in preparation for Exploration Mission 2 (EM-2). A key component is this software, which processes the images and produces navigation measurements and attitude measurements. The software development is being worked as a Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) project delivered as an application within the Core Flight Software of the Orion camera controller module.