This paper describes recent work done in modeling and simulation of anchoring processes in granular media, with applications to anchoring on a Near Earth Object (NEO), where the forces due to interactions with the regolith are much stronger than the local surface gravity field. This effort is part of a larger systems engineering capability developed at NASA/JPL to answer key questions, validate requirements, conduct key system and mission trades, and evaluate performance and risk related to NEO operations for any proposed human or robotic missions to a NEO.
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