0.1.0 The age of trajectory optimization is upon us! (2026-04-10) =================================================================== Generalized_ADCS now includes two optional trajectory-optimization add-ons: - :doc:`Trajectory Planner Add-On <../installation/trajectory_planner_addon>` - :doc:`SALTRO Add-On <../installation/saltro_addon>` What Is Trajectory Optimization? -------------------------------- Trajectory optimization computes a control-aware attitude trajectory that satisfies actuator limits and pointing goals over time. In practice, this enables more aggressive retargeting maneuvers than simple point-to-point attitude commands. Live Trajectory Optimization Preview ------------------------------------ The animation below shows a live trajectory-optimization maneuver. .. image:: ../_static/release_notes/0_1_0_saltro_live.gif :alt: Live trajectory optimization animation. :width: 700px :align: center Quick Tradeoffs --------------- .. list-table:: Trajectory Optimization Tradeoffs :widths: 20 40 40 :header-rows: 1 * - Signal - Benefits - Drawbacks * - 🟢 - Better pointing for difficult retargeting and constrained actuation - Higher onboard/ground compute demand * - 🔴 - Cleaner handling of constraints and multi-phase goals - More parameters to tune and validate before flight use Learn More ---------- - :doc:`Tutorial 06: Trajectory Planner (Plan-and-Track) <../tutorials/06_trajectory_planner>` - :doc:`Tutorial 07: SALTRO Planner <../tutorials/07_SALTRO>` - `SALTRO documentation website `_