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An Empirical Exploration of ChatGPT's Ability to Support Problem Formulation Tasks for Mission Engineering and a Documentation of its Performance VariabilityMax Ofsa, Taylan G. TopcuPreprint 2025 4 citedFeb 5, 2025Space × AIFoundation Models & LLMs Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 5, 2025
OnAIR: Applications of The NASA On-Board Artificial Intelligence Research PlatformEvana Gizzi, Timothy Chase Jr, Christian Cassamajor-Paul, Rachael Chertok +12 moreAAAI 2025Feb 5, 2025Space × AI Abstract PDF NTRS BibTeXFeb 5, 2025
End-to-End Imitation Learning for Optimal Asteroid Proximity OperationsPatrick Quinn, George Nehma, Madhur TiwariIEEE Aerospace 2025 1 citedFeb 3, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & ControlPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 3, 2025
Rover Science Autonomy in Planetary Exploration: Field Analog TestsE. Z. Noe Dobrea, M. E. Banks, R. N. Clark, David S. Wettergreen +23 morePSJ 2025 1 citedFeb 1, 2025Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSMotion Planning & NavigationSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXFeb 1, 2025
Mars Sample Return Mars Ascent Vehicle Separation Analysis Utilizing the CLVTOPS ToolchainMichael M Sanders, Benjamin S Burger, Zachary T Muscha, Peter J McDonoughAAS GN&C 2025Jan 31, 2025Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSISRU & CONSTRUCTIONMars Sample ReturnPerseverance Abstract PDF NTRS BibTeXJan 31, 2025
Field Demonstration and Evaluation of Terrestrial Navigation Technologies for Artemis Surface Navigation ApplicationsEvan J Anzalone, Michael A Fritzinger, Kyle A Miller, Michael R Zanetti +1 moreAAS GN&C 2025Jan 31, 2025Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSPROGRAMS & POLICYPerception & State EstimationMotion Planning & NavigationArtemisIngenuity Mars Helicopter Abstract NTRS BibTeXJan 31, 2025
Artemis’s Compass: Navigation Architecture and Challenges in Support of Initial Lunar MissionsEvan J AnzaloneAAS GN&C 2025Jan 31, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSPLANETARY ROBOTICSArtemis Abstract NTRS BibTeXJan 31, 2025
A Survey of Autonomous Navigation Techniques Applicable to Lunar Surface ExplorationPaul D MckeeAAS GN&C 2025Jan 31, 2025Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSMotion Planning & NavigationHRI & Teleoperation Abstract PDF NTRS BibTeXJan 31, 2025
Implementation of a Slosh Mechanical Model during Spacecraft Approach and DockingWilliam J Elke III, John Bell, Justin McFatter, Jing PeiAAS GN&C 2025Jan 31, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF NTRS BibTeXJan 31, 2025
Machine Learning Based Crater Detection for Terrain Relative NavigationChris R Gnam, Timothy Chase Jr, Andrew J LiounisAAS GN&C 2025Jan 31, 2025Space × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingPerception & State EstimationMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF NTRS BibTeXJan 31, 2025
Fine-Tuned Language Models as Space Systems ControllersEnrico M. Zucchelli, Di Wu, Julia Briden, Christian Hofmann +2 moreAAS/AIAA Astrodynamics 2024 6 citedJan 28, 2025Space × AIFoundation Models & LLMsGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 28, 2025
Towards Open-Source and Modular Space Systems with ATMOSPedro Roque, Sujet Phodapol, Elias Krantz, Jaeyoung Lim +10 moreJFR / Field Robotics 2025 13 citedJan 28, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 28, 2025
Autonomous Horizon-based Asteroid Navigation With Observability-constrained ManeuversAditya Arjun Anibha, Kenshiro OguriJ. Astronaut. Sci. 2025Jan 27, 2025Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 27, 2025
High Resolution Terrain Sensing Lidar for Precision Navigation and Safe Landing of Space and Aerial VehiclesFarzin Amzajerdian, Aram Gragossian, Alexander Bulyshev, Paul F Brewster +5 moreSPIE Photonics West 2025Jan 25, 2025Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF NTRS BibTeXJan 25, 2025
Bennunet—An Update on Applying Deep Learning for Minor Bodies Optical NavigationAlfredo Escalante López, Pablo Ghiglino, Manuel Sanjurjo-RivoIEEE TAES 2025 3 citedJan 24, 2025Space × AILearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & ControlOSIRIS-REx Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 24, 2025
ESA's Space Debris Related Activities and Preparation of Active Debris Removal DemonstrationTim FlohrerPublished 2025Jan 24, 2025Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 24, 2025
You Only Crash Once v2: Perceptually Consistent Strong Features for One-Stage Domain Adaptive Detection of Space TerrainTimothy Chase Jr, Christopher Wilson, Karthik DantuPreprint 2025 1 citedJan 23, 2025Space × AILearning-based MethodsPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 23, 2025
A comprehensive review of tactile sensing technologies in space roboticsHadi Jahanshahi, Zheng Hong ZhuChin. J. Aeronaut. 2025 17 citedJan 23, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSPLANETARY ROBOTICSManipulation & GraspingMicrogravity Mobility & Free-FlyersAutonomy, Task Planning & OperationsAstrobeeRobonaut 2Canadarm2, Dextre & Canadarm3 Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 23, 2025
AnyNav: Visual Neuro-Symbolic Friction Learning for Off-road NavigationTaimeng Fu, Zitong Zhan, Zhipeng Zhao, Yi Du +6 morePreprint 2025 9 citedJan 22, 2025Space × Robotics × AIPerception & State EstimationLearning-based MethodsSurface Mobility & Terramechanics Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 22, 2025
Deep Learning-Based Image Recovery and Pose Estimation for Resident Space ObjectsLouis Aberdeen, Mark Hansen, Melvyn L. Smith, Lyndon SmithPreprint 2025 2 citedJan 22, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 22, 2025
Time-Constrained Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Satellite Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and DockingGabriel Behrendt, Matthew Hale, Alexander Soderlund, Sean Phillips +1 morePreprint 2025 5 citedJan 22, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 22, 2025
A causal learning approach to in-orbit inertial parameter estimation for multi-payload deployersKonstantinos Platanitis, Miguel Arana-Catania, Saurabh Upadhyay, Leonard FelicettiIAC 2024Jan 21, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXJan 21, 2025
Predefined-time control for spacecraft rendezvous maneuver with quantized inputChengchen Deng, Haihan Zhao, Han Jie Huang, Zhen Shi +2 moreAircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology 2025 3 citedJan 21, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingLearning-based Methods Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 21, 2025
Autonomous Grasping Control via Deep LLM in Aerospace RoboticsSteven Mark, Eirný Bjartson, Lan Franz, Frank Hossam +1 morePublished 2025Jan 21, 2025Space × Robotics × AIManipulation & GraspingFoundation Models & LLMsLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 21, 2025