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🚀 First demonstration of learning-accelerated trajectory optimization in space! Our team used a neural network to warm-start trajectory optimization for the NASA's Astrobee free-flying robot on-board the International Space Station, cutting solver iterations by up to 60% while maintaining safety constraints. 🎥 Video: 📄 Paper: 📅 Submitted to iSpaRo...

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