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Safe Stochastic Explorer: Enabling Safe Goal Driven Exploration in Stochastic Environments and Safe Interaction with Unknown ObjectsNikhil Uday Shinde, Dylan Hirsch, Michael C. Yip, Sylvia HerbertPreprint 2026Jan 31, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSMotion Planning & NavigationGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 31, 2026
Towards Space-Based Environmentally-Adaptive GraspingLeonidas Askianakis, Aleksandr ArtemovPreprint 2026Jan 29, 2026Space × Robotics × AIManipulation & GraspingLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 29, 2026
Machine Learning-Based Evaluation of Attitude Sensor Characteristics Using Microsatellite Flight DataYuji SakamotoPreprint 2026Jan 27, 2026Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & ControlPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 27, 2026
The S3LI Vulcano Dataset: A Dataset for Multi-Modal SLAM in Unstructured Planetary EnvironmentsRiccardo Giubilato, Marcus Gerhard Müller, Marco Sewtz, Laura Alejandra Encinar Gonzalez +2 moreIEEE Aerospace 2026 5 citedJan 27, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPerception & State EstimationSimulation, Digital Twins & BenchmarksLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXJan 27, 2026
The Trajectory Alignment Coefficient in Two Acts: From Reward Tuning to Reward LearningCalarina Muslimani, Yunshu Du, Kenta Kawamoto, Kaushik Subramanian +2 morePreprint 2026Jan 23, 2026Space × AILearning-based MethodsHRI & TeleoperationSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 23, 2026
Possible identification of the Luna 9 Moon landing site using a novel machine learning algorithmLewis Pinault, Ian Crawford, Hajime Yanonpj Space Exploration 2026Jan 21, 2026Space × AILearning-based MethodsPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 21, 2026
Reinforcement Learning for Opportunistic Routing in Software-Defined LEO-Terrestrial SystemsSivaram Krishnan, Zhouyou Gu, Jihong Park, Sung-Min Oh +1 moreIEEE Wireless Communications Letters 2026 1 citedJan 20, 2026Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 20, 2026
Imitation learning-based spacecraft rendezvous and docking method with Expert DemonstrationShibo Shao, Dong Zhou, Guanghui Sun, Liwen Zhang +1 morePreprint 2026 2 citedJan 19, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXJan 19, 2026
Vision Foundation Models for Domain Generalisable Cross-View Localisation in Planetary Ground-Aerial Robotic TeamsLachlan Holden, Feras Dayoub, Alberto Candela, David Harvey +1 moreiSpaRo 2025 1 citedJan 14, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationLearning-based MethodsFoundation Models & LLMsIngenuity Mars Helicopter Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 14, 2026
Physics-Guided Counterfactual Explanations for Large-Scale Multivariate Time Series: Application in Scalable and Interpretable SEP Event PredictionPranjal Patil, Anli Ji, Berkay AydinIEEE International Conference on Big Data (BigData) 2026 1 citedJan 13, 2026Space × AILearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 13, 2026
Vision-Language Model for Accurate Crater DetectionPatrick Bauer, Marius Schwinning, Florian Renk, Andreas Weinmann +1 moreIEEE TAES 2026 3 citedJan 12, 2026Space × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationLearning-based MethodsFoundation Models & LLMs Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 12, 2026
Safe Reinforcement Learning Beyond Baseline Control: A Hierarchical Framework for Space Triangle Tethered Formation SystemXinyi Tao, Panfeng Huang, Fan ZhangPreprint 2026Jan 8, 2026Space × AIGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based MethodsSurface Mobility & Terramechanics Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 8, 2026
Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Swarm Planetary ExplorationAdrián Menor de Oñate, Erik-Jan Van KampenAIAA SciTech 2026Jan 8, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSMulti-Robot & SwarmsLearning-based MethodsPerception & State Estimation Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 8, 2026
Energy-based MOR for Flexible Space Robotic SystemsJosue Luna, Roberto Robles, Erik Blasch, John J. Bird +1 moreAIAA SciTech 2026Jan 8, 2026Space × RoboticsManipulation & GraspingGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based Methods Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 8, 2026
Reinforcement Learning for Rendezvous and Proximity OperationsEric G. Chang, Kevin SchroederAIAA SciTech 2026 1 citedJan 8, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingLearning-based MethodsMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract 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
Smart Fault Detection in Nanosatellite Electrical Power SystemAlireza Rezaee, Niloofar Nobahari, Amin Asgarifar, Farshid HajatiPreprint 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × AILearning-based MethodsAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations 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
Lunar Descent and Landing Via Fusion of Deep Learning-Based Visual Navigation and Moonlight SignalsMichele CeresoliMaterials research proceedings 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationLearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF 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
Prediction of Lunar Regolith Excavation Forces Under Percussive and Non-percussive Conditions Using a Data-driven Machine Learning ApproachShiva Dhahini SrinivasanPublished 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIISRU & CONSTRUCTIONSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsLearning-based Methods Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Precise landing site detection for UAVs using deep learningHüseyin Burak ÜnalUniversity of Klagenfurt 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationLearning-based MethodsSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
SCAFusion: A Multimodal 3D Detection Framework for Small Object Detection in Lunar Surface ExplorationXin Chen, Kang Luo, Yangyi Xiao, Hesheng WangPreprint 2025Dec 27, 2025Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationMotion Planning & NavigationLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 27, 2025