Machine Learning Argument of Latitude Error Model for LEO Satellite Orbit and Covariance CorrectionAlex Moody, Penina Axelrad, Rebecca RussellIEEE Aerospace 2026Feb 18, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 18, 2026
Design and optimisation of MASI On-Orbit Servicing capture moduleGiuseppe Ventura, Francesco Branz, Andrea Valmorbida, Alessandro FrancesconiActa Astronautica 2026 1 citedFeb 18, 2026Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract DOI BibTeXFeb 18, 2026
Hybrid Model Predictive Control with Physics-Informed Neural Network for Satellite Attitude ControlCarlo Cena, Mauro Martini, Marcello ChiabergeAIM 2026Feb 17, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 17, 2026
Segment-Based Two-Loop Adaptive Iterative Learning Control for Spacecraft Position and Attitude TrackingFan Zhang, Deyuan Meng, and Ying TanPreprint 2026Feb 16, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 16, 2026
Multi-Point Contact Dynamics of a Novel Self-Centring Mechanism for In-Space Robotic AssemblyYuanxin Wang, Jiafu Liu, Shujie Ma, Jianping Jiang +2 moreAerospace (MDPI) 2026Feb 16, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGManipulation & Grasping Abstract DOI BibTeXFeb 16, 2026
High-fidelity 3D reconstruction for planetary explorationAlfonso Martínez-Petersen, Levin Gerdes, David Rodríguez-Martínez, C. J. Pérez-del-PulgarIEEE CAI 2026 2 citedFeb 14, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 14, 2026
RF-Modulated Adaptive Communication Improves Multi-Agent Robotic ExplorationLorin Achey, Breanne Crockett, Christoffer Heckman, Bradley HayesPreprint 2026 2 citedFeb 12, 2026Space × RoboticsMulti-Robot & SwarmsSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 12, 2026
An Autonomous, End-to-End, Convex-Based Framework for Close-Range Rendezvous Trajectory Design and Guidance with Hardware Testbed ValidationMinduli C. Wijayatunga, Julian Guinane, Nathan D. Wallace, Xiaofeng WuPreprint 2026 2 citedFeb 12, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGGuidance, Dynamics & ControlSimulation, Digital Twins & BenchmarksRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 12, 2026
Autonomous CubeSat DockingGerald Enrique Nelson Mc KenziePublished 2026Feb 12, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract DOI BibTeXFeb 12, 2026
Free-Flying Crew Cooperative Robots on the ISS: A Joint Review of Astrobee, CIMON, and Int-Ball OperationsSeiko Piotr Yamaguchi, Andres Mora Vargas, Till Eisenberg, Christian Rogon +6 moreiSpaRo 2025 2 citedFeb 11, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSMicrogravity Mobility & Free-FlyersHRI & TeleoperationMulti-Robot & SwarmsAstrobeeInt-BallCIMON Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 11, 2026
Photons x Force: Differentiable Radiation Pressure ModelingCharles Constant, Elizabeth Bates, Santosh Bhattarai, Marek Ziebart +1 moreACM Transactions on Graphics 2026Feb 11, 2026Space × AIGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 11, 2026
Solving Geodesic Equations with Composite Bernstein Polynomials for Trajectory PlanningNick Gorman, Gage MacLin, Maxwell Hammond, and Venanzio CichellaIEEE Aerospace 2026Feb 10, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSMotion Planning & NavigationGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 10, 2026
Agent Mars: Multi-Agent Simulation for Multi-Planetary Life Exploration and SettlementZiyang WangPreprint 2026 1 citedFeb 9, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSMulti-Robot & SwarmsSimulation, Digital Twins & BenchmarksHRI & Teleoperation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 9, 2026
Probabilistic Fusion–Based Motion Planning for a Hexapod Rover on Unstructured Terrain in MicrogravityShilin Zhang, Binbin Zhang, Mousen ChengJournal of Aerospace Engineering 2026 2 citedFeb 9, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsMotion Planning & NavigationPerception & State Estimation Abstract DOI BibTeXFeb 9, 2026
Meta-Reinforcement Learning for Robust and Non-greedy Control Barrier Functions in Spacecraft Proximity OperationsMinduli C. Wijayatunga, Richard Linares, Roberto ArmellinPreprint 2026 3 citedFeb 7, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 7, 2026
Innovative Structural Design and Performance Analysis of Autonomous Planet Exploration RobotQiyue Pan, Yue Wang, Xingyu ZhaoInternational Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Control (ICAIC) 2026Feb 6, 2026Space × RoboticsSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract DOI BibTeXFeb 6, 2026
Annotation Free Spacecraft Detection and Segmentation using Vision Language ModelsSamet Hicsonmez, Jose Sosa, Dan Pineau, Inder Pal Singh +3 moreICRA 2026 1 citedFeb 4, 2026Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSFoundation Models & LLMsPerception & State EstimationLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXFeb 4, 2026
Optimizing Mission Planning for Multi-Debris Rendezvous Using Reinforcement Learning with Refueling and Adaptive Collision AvoidanceAgni Bandyopadhyay, Gunther Waxenegger-WilfingPreprint 2026 2 citedFeb 4, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGLearning-based MethodsAutonomy, Task Planning & OperationsRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 4, 2026
Evaluating Robustness and Adaptability in Learning-Based Mission Planning for Active Debris RemovalAgni Bandyopadhyay, Günther Waxenegger-WilfingiSpaRo 2025Feb 4, 2026Space × Robotics × AIIN-SPACE SERVICINGORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 4, 2026
Optimal Multi-Debris Mission Planning in LEO: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach with Co-Elliptic Transfers and RefuelingAgni Bandyopadhyay, Gunther Waxenegger-WilfingIFAC 2025 1 citedFeb 4, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGLearning-based MethodsAutonomy, Task Planning & OperationsSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 4, 2026
StepScorer: Accelerating Reinforcement Learning with Step-wise Scoring and Psychological Regret ModelingZhe XuPreprint 2026Feb 3, 2026Space × AILearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 3, 2026
An Approximate Ascent Approach To Prove Convergence of PPOLeif Doering, Daniel Schmidt, Moritz Melcher, Sebastian Kassing +3 morePreprint 2026 2 citedFeb 3, 2026Space × AILearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 3, 2026
Modular Isoperimetric Soft Robotic Truss for Lunar ApplicationsMihai Stanciu, Isaac Weaver, Adam Rose, James Wade +4 morePreprint 2026 1 citedFeb 2, 2026Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGDesign, Mechanisms & HardwareMulti-Robot & Swarms Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 2, 2026
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
Adaptive mass-spring dynamics modeling and verification of wall-reaction locomotion for robots in space stationCheng Zhao, Caizhi Fan, Zhaokui Wang, Bin ZhangEngineering Computations 2026Jan 30, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsMotion Planning & NavigationManipulation & Grasping Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 30, 2026