Space Robots Papers

Chance-Constrained Inspection Viewpoint Sequencing for On-Orbit Servicing via Safe Reinforcement Learning

Chloé Carer, Adam AbdinIAC 2026Oct 30, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIIN-SPACE SERVICING ORBITAL ROBOTICS Guidance, Dynamics & Control Learning-based Methods

Oct 30, 2026

Risk-Sensitive Mission Planning for Multi-Target On-Orbit Inspection via Distributional Reinforcement Learning

Adam AbdinIAC 2026Oct 30, 2026

Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Autonomy, Task Planning & Operations Guidance, Dynamics & Control Learning-based Methods

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Oct 30, 2026

Integrating Low-Thrust Transfer Dynamics into POMDP Planning for On-Orbit Servicing

Susmitha Patnala, Vincent Mousseau, Adam AbdinIAC 2026Oct 30, 2026

Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING ORBITAL ROBOTICS Guidance, Dynamics & Control Autonomy, Task Planning & Operations

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Oct 30, 2026

Design and implementation of thermal control strategy for micro-size lunar exploration rover hakuto

Toshiki Tanaka, Takuto Oikawa, Keeni Shruti, Teruhito Iida +2 moreIAC 2018 3 citedOct 20, 2026

Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICS Surface Mobility & Terramechanics

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Oct 20, 2026

De-Risking Robotic Welding for In-Space Metal Joining Through Physics-Grounded Digital Twins

Zhou Daniel Hao, Umer Masood Chaudry, Robert Shaw, Andrew Cheney +3 moreIAC 2026Oct 15, 2026

Space × Robotics × AIIN-SPACE SERVICING Simulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Manipulation & Grasping Learning-based Methods

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Oct 15, 2026

HyperLoop: Hyperspectral-Assisted Loop Closure Detection in 3D-SLAM for Planetary Exploration

Annie Bhalla, Dennis Rotondi, Riccardo Giubilato, Kai O. Arras +1 moreIAC 2026Oct 14, 2026

Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICS Perception & State Estimation

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Oct 14, 2026

ISECG Lunar Surface Exploration Scenario Updates Since 2024 GER

Kota Tanabe, Shinichiro Narita, Kandyce Goodliff, Gregory MercerIAC 2026Oct 5, 2026

Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICS

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Oct 5, 2026

The Robots are Coming: Artificial Intelligence Searching for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Steve CroftIAC 2026Oct 3, 2026

Space × Robotics × AILearning-based Methods

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Oct 3, 2026

Horizon-Dependent Tube MPC for Elliptical-Orbit Rendezvous Under Mass Uncertainty

Omer Burak Iskender, Keck-Voon LingIAC 2026 2 citedAug 27, 2026

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS ISRU & CONSTRUCTION Guidance, Dynamics & Control Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Mars Sample Return

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Aug 27, 2026

Drift-Aware Multi-Target Space Tug Logistics Using Natural Orbital Precession

Omer Burak Iskender, Leonard Felicetti, Kaan Gokturk, David Tellett +1 moreIAC 2026 1 citedJul 25, 2026

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Guidance, Dynamics & Control

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Jul 25, 2026

Vertical Planetary Landing on Sloped Terrain Using Optical Flow Divergence Estimates

Hann Woei Ho, Ye ZhouIAC 2025Dec 4, 2025

Space × Robotics × AIGuidance, Dynamics & Control

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Dec 4, 2025

A causal learning approach to in-orbit inertial parameter estimation for multi-payload deployers

Konstantinos Platanitis, Miguel Arana-Catania, Saurabh Upadhyay, Leonard FelicettiIAC 2024Jan 21, 2025

Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS Learning-based Methods Guidance, Dynamics & Control

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Jan 21, 2025

Advanced Optimization Techniques for CNN-Based Visual Navigation in Rendezvous and Docking Operations

Lucrezia Lovaglio, Daniele Boccacciari, Fabrizio Stesina, Carlo NovaraIAC 2025Jan 1, 2025

Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Learning-based Methods Simulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks

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Jan 1, 2025

Efficient On-Orbit-Servicing Via Routing Optimization and Low-Thrust Propulsion

Claudio Ciccotti, Edoardo Maria Leonardi, Mauro PontaniIAC 2025Jan 1, 2025

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING

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Jan 1, 2025

Safe Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Rendezvous and Proximity Operations: Balancing Safety and Performance in CubeSat Docking Missions

S. Rotondi, Valentina Becchetti, Stefano Carletta, Alessandro GiuseppiIAC 2025Jan 1, 2025

Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Learning-based Methods Guidance, Dynamics & Control Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking

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Jan 1, 2025

Experimental Evaluation of Robotic Grasping Strategies for On-Orbit Servicing

David Paolo Madonna, Matteo Carattoli, Federica Angeletti, Mauro Pontani +2 moreIAC 2025Jan 1, 2025

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Manipulation & Grasping Guidance, Dynamics & Control Motion Planning & Navigation

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Jan 1, 2025

Control System for a Torque-Sensitive Space Robotic Arm

Maximilian Mühlbauer, Maxime Chalon, João Silvério, Alin Albu‐SchäfferIAC 2025Jan 1, 2025

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Guidance, Dynamics & Control Manipulation & Grasping HRI & Teleoperation

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Jan 1, 2025

Modeling and Real-Time Simulation of Spacecraft Berthing: Orbital Dynamics and Lumped Parameter Systems in Proximity Operations

Martina Ferrauto, Erica Scantamburlo, Davide Sorli, Stefano Mauro +1 moreIAC 2025Jan 1, 2025

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Guidance, Dynamics & Control

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Jan 1, 2025

A Modified Proportional Navigation Algorithm for GEO Autonomous Robotic In-Orbit Servicing Mission

Patrizia Piersigilli, Marco Sabatini, Renato Volpe, Rosario Iaccarino +2 moreIAC 2025Jan 1, 2025

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Manipulation & Grasping Guidance, Dynamics & Control Motion Planning & Navigation

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Jan 1, 2025

Design And Optimization Of Multi-rendezvous Manoeuvres Based On Reinforcement Learning And Convex Optimization

Antonio López Rivera, Lucrezia Marcovaldi, Jesús Ramírez, Alex Cuenca +1 moreIAC 2024Nov 18, 2024

Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS IN-SPACE SERVICING Guidance, Dynamics & Control Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Learning-based Methods

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Nov 18, 2024

MRADSIM (Matter-RADiation Interactions SIMulations)

Ali Behcet Alpat, Giovanni Bartolini, Talifujiang Wusimanjiang, Haider Raheem +9 moreIAC 2024 1 citedNov 17, 2024

Space × AI

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Nov 17, 2024

Machine learning-driven Anomaly Detection and Forecasting for Euclid Space Telescope Operations

Pablo Gómez, Roland D. Vavrek, Guillermo Buenadicha, John Hoar +2 moreIAC 2024 6 citedNov 8, 2024

Space × AILearning-based Methods Autonomy, Task Planning & Operations

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Nov 8, 2024

Towards Safer Planetary Exploration: A Hybrid Architecture for Terrain Traversability Analysis in Mars Rovers

Achille Chiuchiarelli, Giacomo Franchini, Francesco Messina, Marcello ChiabergeIAC 2024 3 citedOct 23, 2024

Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICS Surface Mobility & Terramechanics Motion Planning & Navigation Perception & State Estimation

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Oct 23, 2024

Towards a Reliable Offline Personal AI Assistant for Long Duration Spaceflight

Oliver Bensch, Leonie Bensch, Tommy Nilsson, Florian Saling +4 moreIAC 2024 3 citedOct 21, 2024

Space × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICS HRI & Teleoperation

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Oct 21, 2024

Astrobee Operations on the Iss: Gui’S Impact on the Operators’ Cognitive Load

A Mora Vargas, J Benavides, J Barlow, H Orosco +8 moreIAC 2024Oct 14, 2024

Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICS Microgravity Mobility & Free-Flyers HRI & Teleoperation Astrobee

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Oct 14, 2024

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