Why Spacecraft Don’t 'Hit a Star' and Orbital Dynamics

In this episode of Roid Rage, Chap and Robyn sit down with Armand, Head of GNC at AstroForge, to break down one of the most critical—and misunderstood—systems in spaceflight: Guidance, Navigation, and Control. Armand explains how GNC keeps spacecraft on track from launch to deep space, and how it ties into everything from propulsion to autonomy. We explore the difference between rockets and spacecraft GNC requirements and Armand shares a few behind-the-scenes mission stories from his career.