Hygieia: Modular CubeSat Swarm Architecture for Active Debris Removal in LEOAbhishek Tripathi, Shriyans DwivediPublished 2025Dec 24, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGMulti-Robot & Swarms Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 24, 2025
A General Purpose Method for Robotic Interception of Non-Cooperative Dynamic TargetsTanmay P. Patel, Erica L. Tevere, Erik H. Kramer, Rudranarayan M. MukherjeeIEEE Aerospace 2026 2 citedDec 23, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingPerception & State EstimationMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 23, 2025
LeLaR: The First In-Orbit Demonstration of an AI-Based Satellite Attitude ControllerKirill Djebko, Tom Baumann, Erik Dilger, Frank Puppe +1 moreIEEE Access 2025 3 citedDec 22, 2025Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXDec 22, 2025
A Dual Quaternion based RRT* Path Planning Approach for Satellite Rendezvous and DockingAna Stankovic, Mohamed Khalil Ben-Larbi, Wolfgang H. MüllerIFAC 2025 1 citedDec 19, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSMotion Planning & NavigationRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 19, 2025
Autonomous Object Search in the Kibo Module of the International Space StationMuhtasim Redwan, Md. Nayeem, Tasmir Hossain Zihad, Sheikh Md. Galib Mahim +1 moreInternational Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT) 2025Dec 19, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSMicrogravity Mobility & Free-FlyersPerception & State EstimationManipulation & GraspingAstrobeeSPHERESInt-Ball Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 19, 2025
dLITE: Differentiable Lighting-Informed Trajectory Evaluation for On-Orbit InspectionJack Naylor, Raghav Mishra, Nicholas H. Barbara, Donald G. DansereauActa Astronautica 2025 1 citedDec 17, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 17, 2025
SKYWALKER: Dual-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Crawling in a Planar Microgravity Analog : Sim-to-Real Evaluation at ESA’s Orbital Robotics LabDadi Hrannar Davidsson, Bruno M. De Salas, Glenn G. Svendsen, Rasmus D. Kristiansen +7 moreIEEE CAI 2025Dec 17, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 17, 2025
Equivariant Filter Cascade for Relative Attitude, Target's Angular Velocity, and Gyroscope Bias EstimationGil Serrano, Pedro Lourenço, Bruno J. Guerreiro, Rita CunhaPortuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT) 2025Dec 16, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 16, 2025
Reinforcement Learning based 6-DoF Maneuvers for Microgravity Intravehicular Docking: A Simulation Study with Int-Ball2 in ISS-JEMAman Arora, Matteo El-Hariry, Miguel Olivares-MendeziSpaRo Workshop 2025Dec 15, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsMicrogravity Mobility & Free-FlyersRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingInt-Ball Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 15, 2025
Navigation Around Unknown Space Objects Using Visible-Thermal Image FusionEric J. Elias, Michael Esswein, Jonathan P. How, David W. MillerAIAA SciTech 2026Dec 13, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 13, 2025
Machine-To-Machine Soft Docking System for Planetary ExplorationRakesh Rajendran, R. Poonguzhali, U. Saravanakumar, J.Mohamed Jaffir +2 moreInternational Conference on Smart Structures and Systems (ICSSS) 2025Dec 12, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingSurface Mobility & Terramechanics Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 12, 2025
An Open Benchmark of One Million High-Fidelity Cislunar TrajectoriesTravis Yeager, Denvir Higgins, Peter Mcgill, Kerianne Pruett +3 morePublished 2025Dec 11, 2025Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSSimulation, Digital Twins & BenchmarksGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 11, 2025
MPC for momentum counter-balanced and zero-impulse contact with a free-spinning satelliteTheofania Karampela, Rishie Seshadri, Florian Dörfler, Sarah H.Q. LiPreprint 2025Dec 10, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 10, 2025
FastPose-ViT: A Vision Transformer for Real-Time Spacecraft Pose EstimationPierre Ancey, Andrew Price, Saqib Javed, Mathieu SalzmannIEEE Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision 2025 5 citedDec 10, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGPerception & State EstimationLearning-based MethodsManipulation & Grasping Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 10, 2025
Bridging the Basilisk Astrodynamics Framework with ROS 2 for Modular Spacecraft Simulation and Hardware IntegrationElias Krantz, Ngai Nam Chan, Gunnar Tibert, Huina Mao +1 moreiSpaRo 2025 2 citedDec 10, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGGuidance, Dynamics & ControlSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 10, 2025
DESIGN OF CISLUNAR ON-ORBIT SERVICING NETWORKSWaldecker, Cody John IkutaFigshare 2025Dec 10, 2025Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 10, 2025
Euro-Orbit Storage: feasibility of hyper-dense microgravity HDDsXavier, PilletPublished 2025Dec 10, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 10, 2025
Decentralized Trust for Space AI: Blockchain-Based Federated Learning Across Multi-Vendor LEO Satellite NetworksMohamed Elmahallawy, Asma Jodeiri AkbarfamIEEE International Conference on Big Data (BigData) 2025 4 citedDec 9, 2025Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsMulti-Robot & Swarms Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXDec 9, 2025
Language-Conditioned Safe Trajectory Generation for Spacecraft RendezvousYuji Takubo, Arpit Dwivedi, Sukeerth Ramkumar, Luis A. Pabon +3 moreJGCD 2025 4 citedDec 9, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingGuidance, Dynamics & ControlMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 9, 2025
Symmetry-Preserving Combined Controller for a Space Free-Flying RobotArianna SolePreprint 2025Dec 9, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGGuidance, Dynamics & ControlManipulation & GraspingMicrogravity Mobility & Free-Flyers Abstract Source BibTeXDec 9, 2025
Autonomous Planning In-space Assembly Reinforcement-learning free-flYer (APIARY) International Space Station Astrobee TestingSamantha Chapin, Kenneth Stewart, Roxana Leontie, and Carl Glen HenshawiSpaRo 2025 6 citedDec 3, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGLearning-based MethodsMicrogravity Mobility & Free-FlyersGuidance, Dynamics & ControlAstrobee Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 3, 2025
Crossing the Sim2Real Gap Between Simulation and Ground Testing to Space Deployment of Autonomous Free-flyer ControlKenneth Stewart, Samantha Chapin, Roxana Leontie, and Carl Glen HenshawiSpaRo 2025 6 citedDec 3, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGLearning-based MethodsMicrogravity Mobility & Free-FlyersGuidance, Dynamics & ControlAstrobee Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 3, 2025
Motion Planning for Three-Branch Space Robotic SystemYuntao Li, Guocai Yang, Zichun Xu, Xiaohang Yang +4 moreT-Mech 2025Dec 2, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSMotion Planning & NavigationGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based Methods Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 2, 2025
First On-Orbit Demonstration of a Geospatial Foundation ModelAndrew Du, Roberto Del Prete, Alejandro Mousist, Nick Manser +5 morePreprint 2025 2 citedDec 1, 2025Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsPerception & State EstimationFoundation Models & LLMs Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 1, 2025
Model-Free Learning Compensation of Robotic Arm Manoeuvres for a Free-Flying Base*Adam Vigneron, Steve UlrichiSpaRo 2025Dec 1, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingManipulation & Grasping Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 1, 2025