Integration of On-Orbit Servicing into Constellation Maintenance with Spare Inventory ManagementJ. Kim, Taehyun Sung, Woonam Hwang, Jaemyung AhnAIAA SciTech 2026Jan 8, 2026Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGORBITAL ROBOTICS Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 8, 2026
Optimal Planning and Scheduling for Satellite Servicing Under Partial ObservabilitySusmitha Patnala, Vincent Mousseau, Adam AbdinAIAA SciTech 2026Jan 8, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 8, 2026
Priority-Driven Task Allocation Framework for Robotic On-Orbit ServicingPeter KöttingAIAA SciTech 2026Jan 8, 2026Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGORBITAL ROBOTICSManipulation & GraspingMulti-Robot & SwarmsRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 8, 2026
Autonomous Reasoning for Spacecraft Control: A Large Language Model Framework with Group Relative Policy OptimizationAmit Jain, Richard LinaresIEEE Aerospace 2026 6 citedJan 7, 2026Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based MethodsFoundation Models & LLMs Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 7, 2026
Space Debris Removal using Nano-Satellites controlled by Low-Power Autonomous AgentsDennis Christmann, Juan F. Gutierrez, Sthiti Padhi, Patrick Plörer +3 morePreprint 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIIN-SPACE SERVICINGORBITAL ROBOTICSMulti-Robot & SwarmsSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Explainable Deep Learning for Satellite Telemetry Anomaly Detection: A Systematic Literature ReviewS Nithya, Shreya Banerjee, Snigdha Sen, S Senthil KumarIEEE Access 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSAutonomy, Task Planning & OperationsLearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Sample-Efficient and Robust Visual Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Spacecraft Proximity OperationsJin Zhang, Yufan Yao, Xi Liu, Zhengxiong Liu +1 moreIEEE TAES 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingLearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Astrobee: Free-Flying Robots for the International Space StationTrey Smith, O. Alexandrov, Jonathan S. Barlow, Jose Benavides +33 moreJFR / Field Robotics 2026 2 citedJan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSMicrogravity Mobility & Free-FlyersDesign, Mechanisms & HardwareAstrobee Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Active Momentum Control for Spinal In-Pipe Robots in Microgravity: On-Orbit ValidationShenyao Feng, Yu He, Hui Li, Xiang Wang +5 moreIEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Structural design and intelligent control of a self-reconfigurable robot for space cabinsTianyuan Tan, Dong Chen, Qijun Miao, Xiaoting FangTransactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering 2026 1 citedJan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGDesign, Mechanisms & HardwareMulti-Robot & SwarmsHRI & Teleoperation Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Autonomous Spacecraft Docking Under Uncertainty Using Vision‐Based Navigation and Thruster ControlPourya Shokrolahi, Hojat TaeiInt. J. Aerosp. Eng. 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingPerception & State EstimationGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Development of a 3 Degree of Freedom Manipulator for Use on a Planar Microgravity TestbedJackson W Cordova, Stephen Thiam-Choy Kwok-ChoonAIAA Regional Student Conferences 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGManipulation & GraspingSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
LQ Covariance Control with Deadline Constraint and Frobenius Terminal LossTushar SialAIAA Regional Student Conferences 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Deep learning for spacecraft pose estimation: from algorithms to hardware-in-the-loop testbedAlessandro LottiPublished 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGLearning-based MethodsPerception & State EstimationSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Relative Position Measurement with Color Markers for On-Orbit ServicingShun Nishida, Shinichiro Nishida, Yuichi Takaku, Shinichi KimuraJournal of the Robotics Society of Japan 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGORBITAL ROBOTICSManipulation & GraspingPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Dual-mode Vision Based Navigation Framework for Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking Operations in Geostationary Transfer OrbitsAnnachiara Ippolito, Niccolò Faraco, Michele Maestrini, Mauro MassariPublished 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingPerception & State EstimationGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Kollaborativ, obunden transport av fritt svävande objekt i mikrogravitation : Ett ramverk för rendezvous-baserad planering och regleringArian Kourangi EsfahaniDiva portal (Dalarna University Library) 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingMicrogravity Mobility & Free-Flyers Abstract Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Relative‑motion dynamics and autonomous docking control for a levitated shuttle–robot interfaceMikko RopiloPreprint 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingManipulation & Grasping Abstract Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
GEORyder System-Level Validation of Embedded Guidance and Navigation Algorithms for Autonomous Rendezvous and DockingA. Ippolito, L. Giorcelli, N. Faraco, M. Maestrini +1 morePreprint 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Improved 3D Gaussian Splatting of Unknown Spacecraft Structure Using Space Environment Illumination KnowledgeTae Ha Park, Simone D'AmicoiSpaRo 2025 5 citedDec 30, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 30, 2025
Towards the Automation in the Space Station: Feasibility Study and Ground Tests of a Multi-Limbed Intra-Vehicular RobotSeiko Piotr Yamaguchi, Kentaro Uno, Yasumaru Fujii, Masazumi Imai +3 moreSII 2025 1 citedDec 29, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSManipulation & GraspingMotion Planning & NavigationAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 29, 2025
Optimal Trajectory Planning for Orbital Robot Rendezvous and DockingKenta Iizuka, Akiyoshi Uchida, Kentaro Uno, Kazuya YoshidaiSpaRo 2025 1 citedDec 26, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 26, 2025
Online Inertia Parameter Estimation for Unknown Objects Grasped by a Manipulator Towards Space ApplicationsAkiyoshi Uchida, Antonine Richard, Kentaro Uno, Miguel Olivares-Mendez +1 moreiSpaRo 2025Dec 26, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGManipulation & GraspingMicrogravity Mobility & Free-Flyers Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 26, 2025
Space AI: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Space to Improve Life on EarthZiyang WangPreprint 2025 4 citedDec 26, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSISRU & CONSTRUCTIONAutonomy, Task Planning & OperationsMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 26, 2025
On-Orbit Servicing Launch Dynamics and Multi-Objective Optimization of Impulsive RendezvousLi Weikang, Jiang Ju, Bian Yue, Han YanhuaJournal of Systems Engineering and Electronics 2025Dec 24, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 24, 2025