Optimization-based non-cooperative spacecraft pose estimation using stereo cameras during proximity operations

Pose estimation for spacecraft is widely recognized as an important technology for space applications. Many space missions require accurate relative pose between the chaser and the target spacecraft. Stereo-vision is a usual mean to estimate the pose of non-cooperative targets during proximity operations. However, the uncertainty of stereo-vision measurement is still an outstanding issue that needs to be solved. With binocular structure and the geometric structure of the object, we present a rob