A Multi-Robot Experimental Platform for Emulating Autonomous On-Orbit ServicingBennett Russell, Nathan Wolfe, Geordan M. Gutow, Luis Rodolfo García Carrillo +2 moreAIAA SciTech 2026Jan 8, 2026Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlManipulation & GraspingMulti-Robot & Swarms Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 8, 2026
Hybrid Hierarchical Swarm Robots for Planetary ExplorationEeman Abid, Jose Castelblanco, Çağri KiliçAIAA SciTech 2026Jan 8, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSMulti-Robot & SwarmsPerception & State EstimationDesign, Mechanisms & Hardware Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 8, 2026
Development of an Androgynous Docking Connector for In-Space Assembly and Satellite ServicingKevin J. Okseniuk, Alexander W. Ribner, Michael Fraunberger, Reagan Mayo +1 moreAIAA SciTech 2026Jan 8, 2026Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 8, 2026
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
Lunar Rover Cargo Transport: Mission Concept and Field TestAlexander Krawciw, Nicolas Olmedo, Faizan Rehmatullah, Maxime Desjardins-Goulet +2 moreJFR / Field Robotics 2026 5 citedJan 6, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSPROGRAMS & POLICYPerception & State EstimationMotion Planning & NavigationSurface Mobility & Terramechanics Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 6, 2026
Programmable‐Stiffness Tensegrity Continuum Robot for Adaptive Multicurvature On‐Orbit AssemblyYubin Wu, Yongliang Cao, Yi Jin, Ziyu Wang +2 moreAdvanced Intelligent Systems 2026 2 citedJan 6, 2026Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGDesign, Mechanisms & HardwareManipulation & Grasping Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 6, 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
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
Intelligent Health Management for an Autonomous Lunar RoverNour El‐Din Safwat, Kavindu C. Ranasinghe, Kester Leibhardt, Lauren Edwards +1 moreIEEE Access 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlAutonomy, Task Planning & OperationsSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract DOI 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
Deep Learning Perception for Quarry-Bot: A Lunar Dragline ExcavatorZahir Abram Castrejon, Nathan Kassai, Francis C. Palustre, S. Kim +1 moreIEEE Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC) 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIISRU & CONSTRUCTIONPerception & State EstimationManipulation & GraspingSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsArtemis 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
Hierarchical Task-Priority Tracking Control in Space RobotsPietro BRUSCHIMaterials research proceedings 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsManipulation & GraspingHRI & Teleoperation Abstract PDF 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
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
MODELING AND TESTING CHAIN TRENCHER EXCAVATOR AND CONE PENETROMETER ROBOTIC PROSPECTING SYSTEMS FOR LUNAR IN-SITU RESOURCE UTILIZATIONMarcello C. GuadagnoPublished 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsISRU & CONSTRUCTIONPLANETARY ROBOTICSSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsArtemis 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