Foteini Xydi-Chrysafi
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Foteini Xydi-Chrysafi is a researcher in space robotics and orbital mechanics, with a focus on satellite servicing and debris mitigation. Her work addresses the critical challenge of safe, controlled de-orbiting for defunct satellites—a key issue for sustainable space operations. In her most cited paper, "On Impact De-orbiting for Satellites Using a Prescribed Impedance Behavior" (2019, 7 citations), she proposes a novel control framework that enables continuous contact between a servicing spacecraft (chaser) and a floating target satellite during de-orbiting maneuvers. This approach integrates free-space motion planning with impedance-based contact control, allowing for stable interaction without requiring physical grasping. Her contributions are particularly relevant to active debris removal and on-orbit servicing missions, where precise, non-destructive contact is essential. Though early in her career, Xydi-Chrysafi’s work has already been recognized for its practical implications in extending satellite lifetimes and reducing space debris. Her research bridges robotics, dynamics, and control theory, offering innovative solutions for the next generation of autonomous space operations.
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