On Tuesday, 27 August, Niki delivered the second seminar of her PhD, presenting the results of a feasibility study on 6D pose estimation of PocketQubes using computer vision algorithms. Her research tackles the challenges posed by current satellite cameras and control systems, with the goal of integrating computer vision technologies into real-world satellite operations and mission design.
Throughout her PhD, Niki has focused on space sustainability, particularly on estimating the pose (attitude and position) of very small satellites. Accurate pose estimation is crucial for enabling future Active Debris Removal (ADR) and On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) missions for debris of any size. Following her seminar, Niki received valuable feedback from the committee, which has helped her prepare for her upcoming PhD defense.
