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Analysis and interpretation of the in-flight dynamics of a critical space mechanism

Dalla Ricca, Edoardo; Bortoluzzi, Daniele; Vignotto, Davide

The study hereby presented develops a mechatronic model of a critical space mechanism for a comprehensive interpretation of its in-flight performance. The mechanism was operated in the LISA Pathfinder European Space Agency mission, which was flown to test key technologies developed for detecting gravitational waves from space. The mission accompli…