Discover the universe of papers on Space Robotics and Space × AI

Mar 19, 2026

Architecting Autonomy for Safe Microgravity Free-Flyer Inspection

Keenan Albee, David C. Sternberg, Alexander Hansson, David Schwartz +2 moreIEEE Aerospace 2025 5 citedMar 15, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Microgravity Mobility & Free-Flyers Motion Planning & Navigation Guidance, Dynamics & Control Lunar Gateway

Mar 15, 2026

SmallSatSim: A GPU-Accelerated Microgravity Robotics Toolkit for Planning, Control, and Policy Learning

David Schwartz, Alexander Hansson, Sabrina Bodmer, David Sternberg +2 morePreprint 2026Mar 15, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Learning-based Methods Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking

Mar 15, 2026

SpaceSense-Bench: A Large-Scale Multi-Modal Benchmark for Spacecraft Perception and Pose Estimation

Aodi Wu, Jianhong Zuo, Zeyuan Zhao, Xubo Luo +2 morePreprint 2026 5 citedMar 10, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Perception & State Estimation Simulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Learning-based Methods

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Mar 10, 2026

Digital twin for in – space manufacturing: a comprehensive review from framework to future

Lei Wang, Yina Jiang, Jialong Zhu, Kunyang Lin +3 moreVirtual and Physical Prototyping 2026 6 citedMar 10, 2026

Space × AIIN-SPACE SERVICING ISRU & CONSTRUCTION Autonomy, Task Planning & Operations Simulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks

Mar 10, 2026

In-Space Manufacturing Viability of Nanocomposites for the Extreme Space Environment

Palak B. Patel, Brady Cruse, Jarrod J. Buffy, Joseph H. Koo +2 moreIEEE Aerospace 2026 1 citedMar 7, 2026

Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING

Mar 7, 2026

In-orbit demonstration of propulsive and drag-based formation control using two 2U CubeSats under operational constraints

Debdeep Roychowdhury, Sebastian Grau, Fynn Boyer, Sascha Kapitola +4 moreCEAS Space J. 2026 1 citedMar 3, 2026

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Multi-Robot & Swarms Motion Planning & Navigation Guidance, Dynamics & Control

Mar 3, 2026

A bio-inspired dual-mode gripper using for climbing robot in microgravity

Zhi Fang, Yongxu LU, Zhaowei Zhang, Yuanzheng Tian +2 moreChin. J. Aeronaut. 2026Mar 1, 2026

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Surface Mobility & Terramechanics Guidance, Dynamics & Control Manipulation & Grasping

Mar 1, 2026

Gaussian-Process-Based Covariance Control for Autonomous On-Orbit Servicing

Alessandro Garzelli, Boris Benedikter, Alessandro Zavoli, Alejandro Suárez +1 moreJGCD 2026Mar 1, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIIN-SPACE SERVICING ORBITAL ROBOTICS Guidance, Dynamics & Control

Mar 1, 2026

Current Status of Research and Development of Space Propulsion System for Autonomous Spacecraft

Jeongho Kim, Jiwoong Jung, Seokhwan Baek, Jaeyeon Hwang +4 moreJournal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers 2026Feb 28, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIIN-SPACE SERVICING ORBITAL ROBOTICS

Feb 28, 2026

Electromagnetic Active Debris Removal: Scalable Solutions for Orbital Sustainability and Kessler Syndrome Mitigation

Alexi G. ChoueiriPublished 2026Feb 26, 2026

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING

Feb 26, 2026

Conceptualizing thresholds for effective active debris removal in Low Earth Orbit

Sofia YangFront. Space Technol. 2026Feb 25, 2026

Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING ORBITAL ROBOTICS Guidance, Dynamics & Control

Feb 25, 2026

Design and optimisation of MASI On-Orbit Servicing capture module

Giuseppe Ventura, Francesco Branz, Andrea Valmorbida, Alessandro FrancesconiActa Astronautica 2026 1 citedFeb 18, 2026

Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING ORBITAL ROBOTICS Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking

Feb 18, 2026

Multi-Point Contact Dynamics of a Novel Self-Centring Mechanism for In-Space Robotic Assembly

Yuanxin Wang, Jiafu Liu, Shujie Ma, Jianping Jiang +2 moreAerospace (MDPI) 2026Feb 16, 2026

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Manipulation & Grasping

Feb 16, 2026

An Autonomous, End-to-End, Convex-Based Framework for Close-Range Rendezvous Trajectory Design and Guidance with Hardware Testbed Validation

Minduli C. Wijayatunga, Julian Guinane, Nathan D. Wallace, Xiaofeng WuPreprint 2026 2 citedFeb 12, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Guidance, Dynamics & Control Simulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking

Feb 12, 2026

Optimizing Mission Planning for Multi-Debris Rendezvous Using Reinforcement Learning with Refueling and Adaptive Collision Avoidance

Agni Bandyopadhyay, Gunther Waxenegger-WilfingPreprint 2026 2 citedFeb 4, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Learning-based Methods Autonomy, Task Planning & Operations Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking

Feb 4, 2026

Evaluating Robustness and Adaptability in Learning-Based Mission Planning for Active Debris Removal

Agni Bandyopadhyay, Günther Waxenegger-WilfingiSpaRo 2025Feb 4, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIIN-SPACE SERVICING ORBITAL ROBOTICS Learning-based Methods Autonomy, Task Planning & Operations

Feb 4, 2026

Optimal Multi-Debris Mission Planning in LEO: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach with Co-Elliptic Transfers and Refueling

Agni Bandyopadhyay, Gunther Waxenegger-WilfingIFAC 2025 1 citedFeb 4, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Learning-based Methods Autonomy, Task Planning & Operations Simulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks

Feb 4, 2026

Modular Isoperimetric Soft Robotic Truss for Lunar Applications

Mihai Stanciu, Isaac Weaver, Adam Rose, James Wade +4 morePreprint 2026 1 citedFeb 2, 2026

Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING Design, Mechanisms & Hardware Multi-Robot & Swarms

Feb 2, 2026

Economic Impact of Priority Queues on Geostationary Satellite Servicing Systems

Bryce Cunningham, Koki HoJSR 2026 1 citedJan 27, 2026

Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING ORBITAL ROBOTICS

Jan 27, 2026

From Design to Deorbit: A Solar-Electric Autonomous Module for Multi-Debris Remediation

Om Mishra, Jayesh Patil, Sathwik Narkedimilli, G Srikantha Sharma +2 morePreprint 2026Jan 19, 2026

Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING Perception & State Estimation Motion Planning & Navigation

Jan 19, 2026

Space debris material sourcing for in-space manufacturing: a quantitative evaluation framework

Madeline Grace Lenkart, Stephan R. BillerFront. Space Technol. 2026 2 citedJan 9, 2026

Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING

Jan 9, 2026

Design and Development of Modular Limbs for Reconfigurable Robots on the Moon

Gustavo H. Diaz, A. Sejal Jain, Matteo Brugnera, Elian Neppel +3 moreiSpaRo 2025Jan 8, 2026

Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING Design, Mechanisms & Hardware Surface Mobility & Terramechanics Multi-Robot & Swarms

Jan 8, 2026

Passive Attitude Control of Dust Particles for Active Debris Removal

Ana Sofía Barona-Mejía, Joseph Ivarson, Davide GuzzettiAIAA SciTech 2026 1 citedJan 8, 2026

Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING ORBITAL ROBOTICS Guidance, Dynamics & Control

Jan 8, 2026

Automated Satellite Servicing Engineering Toolkit (ASSET)

Joseph A. Colangelo, Sean McClure, David TanseyAIAA SciTech 2026Jan 8, 2026

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Guidance, Dynamics & Control Manipulation & Grasping