The Pyxis Interferometer: Updates and Future Plans

Jonah T. Hansen*, Michael J. Ireland, Olivia Anderson, Benjamin Courtney-Barrer, Nicholas Herrald, Joice Mathew, Grace McGinness, Julien Tom Bernard, Tony Travouillon, Samuel Wade

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Abstract

In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in technology development for space-based optical and infrared interferometry. One such pathfinder is Pyxis, a set of three autonomous robotic platforms designed to operate in the carpark of Mt Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, where it will simulate formation-flying while performing optical interferometry. In this paper, we will provide an update on the interferometer, detailing the initial results of the control subsystems. We will also share our future plans to begin space qualification and adaptation of Pyxis into a set of nano-satellites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical and Infrared Interferometry and Imaging IX
EditorsJens Kammerer, Stephanie Sallum, Joel Sanchez-Bermudez
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510675131
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventOptical and Infrared Interferometry and Imaging IX 2024 - Yokohama, Japan
Duration: 17 Jun 202422 Jun 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13095
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceOptical and Infrared Interferometry and Imaging IX 2024
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokohama
Period17/06/2422/06/24

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