Tobia Armando La Marca received his Master’s degree (cum laude) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II in 2021.
He is currently pursuing a PhD at the Scuola Superiore Meridionale, specializing in the Cosmology, Space Science & Space Technology program.
His research is centered on advanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control
(GNC) techniques for Earth observation missions, with a particular focus on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) applications. Additionally, his work explores GNC strategies for proximity operations, including rendezvous and docking, as well as innovative GNC techniques for aerocapture maneuvers around planets such as Mars and Venus. Currently, he is a Visiting Researcher at ESA’s Phi-Lab, where he contributes to the development of tip-and-cue missions for Earth observation focusing on innovative approaches to enhance mission precision and efficiency.
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