Pietro Mondino

Member of the SpaceVAN™ RPO (Rendezvous and Proximity Operations) team, whose objective is to design a satellite dedicated to In-Orbit Servicing, I perform the following tasks: - Development of an orbital simulator (Orekit/Java) for orbit state determination and prediction, using an object-oriented approach. - Study of collision risks and aspects of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) with trajectory modeling, Clohessy-Whiltshire equations and Monte Carlo simulations, definition of a LOS-compliant “safe zone”. - Determination and optimization of orbital maneuvers throughout the SpaceVAN™ RPO mission. - Preliminary analysis of the in-orbit demonstration mission: definition of the ConOps, functional system analysis with Capella, identification of required subsystems, target selection and trade-off analyses. - Study of communication coverage using Python: analysis of ground-station visibility as a function of orbit and evaluation of the benefits provided by adding an ISL subsystem. - Systems engineering: definition of system specifications, drafting of RFPs (Request for Proposal) and trade-offs between suppliers.

- Design of a photovoltaic solar power station (SBSP) in orbit transmitting energy via RF beams - Development of orbital mechanics and orbit determination algorithms using STK and GMAT - Application to a LEO-PNT constellation and a lunar telescope

As part of an ISAE-Supaero project in collaboration with ArianeGroup SAS, I contributed to the design of a probe intended for the exploration of gas giants, carrying out the following tasks in particular: - Mission analysis and preliminary design of the interplanetary trajectory - Definition of orbital maneuvers and system requirements - Development of the probe’s functional architecture

Spacecraft trajectory optimization using DDP (Differential Dynamic Programming).

Design and construction of a solar panel UAV. - Feasibility study and solar panels' integration with the structure - Sizing of solar panels and lamination tests Construction of some parts of the UAV: - connection between air intake of the engine and the structure; - Wing - fuselage connection - Coating for mobile surfaces - Central box cover Calculation of Young's modulus to perform the FEM analysis for the engine test bench.

Project and sizing of LTA (lighter than air) platform for remote sensing: - Creation of structural model on ABAQUS and analysis; - Use of Python language for the parametrization of structural model. - Working in a team

Support for research in field of nano-diamonds: - Approach with the environment of a research institute and understanding the internal dynamics; - Development of knowledge in the optical-quantum domain.