Full Stack Navigation, Mapping, and Planning for the Lunar Autonomy ChallengeAdam Dai, Asta Wu, Keidai Iiyama, Guillem Casadesus Vila +3 morePreprint 2026 6 citedMar 18, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationMotion Planning & NavigationLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMar 18, 2026
Neural Radiance Maps for Extraterrestrial Navigation and Path PlanningAdam Dai, Shubh Gupta, Grace GaoPreprint 2026 3 citedMar 18, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSMotion Planning & NavigationPerception & State EstimationLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMar 18, 2026
SmallSatSim: A GPU-Accelerated Microgravity Robotics Toolkit for Planning, Control, and Policy LearningDavid Schwartz, Alexander Hansson, Sabrina Bodmer, David Sternberg +2 morePreprint 2026Mar 15, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGLearning-based MethodsRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMar 15, 2026
MLFCIL: A Multi-Level Forgetting Mitigation Framework for Federated Class-Incremental Learning in LEO SatellitesHeng Zhang, Xiaohong Deng, Sijing Duan, Wu Ouyang +3 moreIEEE Internet of Things Journal 2026Mar 14, 2026Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMar 14, 2026
Deeply Seeking Boundary for Lunar Regolith SegmentationYifeng Wang, Lingxin Wang, Lu Zhang, Yang Li +8 moreAAAI 2026 3 citedMar 14, 2026Space × AIISRU & CONSTRUCTIONPerception & State EstimationLearning-based MethodsSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXMar 14, 2026
CSST-PSFNet: A Point Spread Function Reconstruction Model for the CSST Based on Deep LearningPeipei Wang, Peng Wei, Chao Liu, Rui Wang +2 moreThe Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series 2026 1 citedMar 11, 2026Space × AILearning-based MethodsSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMar 11, 2026
Safety-critical Control Under Partial Observability: Reach-Avoid POMDP meets Belief Space ControlMatti Vahs, Joris Verhagen, Jana TumovaDiva portal (Dalarna University Library) 2026 4 citedMar 11, 2026Space × Robotics × AIMotion Planning & NavigationLearning-based MethodsAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMar 11, 2026
SpaceSense-Bench: A Large-Scale Multi-Modal Benchmark for Spacecraft Perception and Pose EstimationAodi Wu, Jianhong Zuo, Zeyuan Zhao, Xubo Luo +2 morePreprint 2026 5 citedMar 10, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGPerception & State EstimationSimulation, Digital Twins & BenchmarksLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXMar 10, 2026
Dual-Horizon Hybrid Internal Model for Low-Gravity Quadrupedal Jumping with Hardware-in-the-Loop ValidationHaozhe Xu, Yifei Zhao, Wenhao Feng, Zhipeng Wang +5 morePreprint 2026 2 citedMar 9, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsSimulation, Digital Twins & BenchmarksLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMar 9, 2026
Proprioceptive Safe Active Navigation and Exploration for Planetary EnvironmentsMatthew Y. Jiang, Feifei Qian, Shipeng LiuIROS 2026 1 citedMar 9, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsPerception & State EstimationLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMar 9, 2026
Detecting Craters in Images Using Machine Learning and Classical Techniques for Lunar NavigationTrupti Mahendrakar, Kyle Smith, Davis Weaver Adams, Shaurya Gupta +3 moreIEEE Aerospace 2026Mar 7, 2026Space × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingPerception & State EstimationArtemisLunar Gateway Abstract DOI BibTeXMar 7, 2026
AI-Enhanced Vision-Based Hazard Detection Operations in Lunar Landing ScenarioMohamed El Awag, Ludovica Cavalieri, Simone Andolfo, Fabio Valerio Buonomo +1 moreIEEE Aerospace 2026 1 citedMar 7, 2026Space × AILearning-based MethodsSimulation, Digital Twins & BenchmarksPerception & State Estimation Abstract DOI BibTeXMar 7, 2026
Constraint-Aware Execution Planning for Hybrid Space-Ground Compute WorkloadsSubhadip MitraPreprint 2026Mar 4, 2026Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationLearning-based MethodsAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMar 4, 2026
TinyIceNet: Low-Power SAR Sea Ice Segmentation for On-Board FPGA InferenceMhd Rashed Al Koutayni, Mohamed Selim, Gerd Reis, Alain Pagani +1 morePreprint 2026 1 citedMar 3, 2026Space × AIPerception & State EstimationDesign, Mechanisms & HardwareLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMar 3, 2026
Marinarium: A Modular Experimental Facility for Reproducible Maritime and Space-Analog Field RoboticsIgnacio Torroba, David Dorner, Victor Nan Fernandez-Ayala, Mart Kartasev +13 morePreprint 2026 1 citedFeb 26, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSSimulation, Digital Twins & BenchmarksLearning-based MethodsAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 26, 2026
Distilling Deep Reinforcement Learning into Interpretable Fuzzy Rules: An Explainable AI FrameworkSanup S. Araballi, Simon Khan, Chilukuri K. MohanAAAI Workshop 2026Feb 24, 2026Space × AILearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXFeb 24, 2026
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
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
Autonomous CubeSat DockingGerald Enrique Nelson Mc KenziePublished 2026Feb 12, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract DOI BibTeXFeb 12, 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
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