Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

Article	Citations
Improved Sequential Convex Programming Algorithms for Entry Trajectory Optimization	71
Deep Reinforcement Learning for Spacecraft Proximity Operations Guidance	50
Onboard Generation of Optimal Trajectories for Hypersonic Vehicles Using Deep Learning	45
Deep Learning Techniques for Autonomous Spacecraft Guidance During Proximity Operations	45
Final Design of the Boundary Layer Transition (BOLT) Flight Experiment	36
Image-Based Deep Reinforcement Meta-Learning for Autonomous Lunar Landing	33
Numerical Simulation of Instabilities in the Boundary-Layer Transition Experiment Flowfield	31
Satellite Constellation Pattern Optimization for Complex Regional Coverage	29
Tilt-to-Length Coupling in the GRACE Follow-On Laser Ranging Interferometer	28
New Approach to Folding a Thin-Walled Yoshimura Patterned Cylinder	25
Convex Optimization of Launch Vehicle Ascent Trajectory with Heat-Flux and Splash-Down Constraints	22
Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Operability Under Varied Pressure Drop Injection	22
Preflight Boundary-Layer Stability Analysis of BOLT Geometry	21
Preflight Ground Test Analyses of the Boundary Layer Transition (BOLT) Flight Geometry	21
Data-Driven Image Processing for Onboard Optical Navigation Around a Binary Asteroid	19
Mars InSight Entry, Descent, and Landing Trajectory and Atmosphere Reconstruction	19
Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Optimal Planar Orbit Transfers	19
Geometric Effects on Charring Ablator: Modeling the Full-Scale Stardust Heat Shield	19
Space Flight Demonstration of Rotating Detonation Engine Using Sounding Rocket S-520-31	19
Simple ΔV Approximation for Optimization of Debris-to-Debris Transfers	18
Effects of Nose Bluntness on Hypersonic Boundary-Layer Receptivity and Stability	18
Assessment of Hypersonic Double-Cone Experiments for Validation of Thermochemistry Models	18
Reinforcement Metalearning for Interception of Maneuvering Exoatmospheric Targets with Parasitic Attitude Loop	16
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Reusable Launch Vehicles for Different Propellants and Objectives	16
Three-Degree-of-Freedom Hypersonic Reentry Trajectory Optimization Using an Advanced Indirect Method	16

Three-Dimensional Kadomtsev–Petviashvili Damped Forced Ion Acoustic Solitary Waves from Orbital Debris	15
Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Instrumentation 2 Trajectory, Aerodynamics, and Atmosphere Reconstruction	15
Development of the Low-Density Phenolic-Based Fibrous Ablator ZURAM-K	15
Performance Assessment of Convex Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Methods	15
Adaptable Deployable Entry and Placement Technology Sounding Rocket One Modeling and Reconstruction	15
Survey and Performance Evaluation of Small-Satellite Propulsion Technologies	15
Boundary Layer Transition Preflight Experiments in a Mach-6 Quiet Tunnel	15
Investigation of Silicon Carbide Oxidation Mechanism Using ReaxFF Molecular Dynamics Simulation	14
Focused Laser Differential Interferometric Investigation of Turbulent Jet Spectra	14
Impact of Electrostatic Perturbations on Proximity Operations in High Earth Orbits	14
Deployment Dynamics Analysis of an Origami-Folded Spacecraft Structure with Elastic Hinges	14
Experimental Investigation of Wall Heat Flux in a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine	14
InSight Entry, Descent, and Landing Postflight Performance Assessment	14
Image-Based Lunar Terrain Relative Navigation Without a Map: Measurements	14
Introduction to the Special Section on the Boundary Layer Transition (BOLT) Flight Experiment	14
Flexibility Management for Space Logistics via Decision Rules	14
Reconstructed Ballistic Data Versus Wax Regression-Rate Intrusive Measurement in a Hybrid Rocket	14
Rankine Vortex Suppression in Tanks with Conical Base: A Numerical Investigation	14
Landing Guidance Strategy of Space Rider	13
Cislunar Periodic Orbit Analysis for Persistent Space Object Detection Capability	13
Deterministic and Robust Optimization of Hybrid Rocket Engines for Small Satellite Launchers	13
Space Environment Exposure Effects on Ceramic Coating for Thermal Protection Systems	12
Sensitivity of Hypersonic Dusty Flows to Physical Modeling of the Particle Phase	12
Lyapunov Optimal Touchless Electrostatic Detumbling of Space Debris in GEO Using a Surface Multisphere Model	12
Framework for Modeling and Optimization of On-Orbit Servicing Operations Under Demand Uncertainties	12
Integrated Optimization of First-Stage SRM and Ascent Trajectory of Multistage Launch Vehicles	11
Secondary Side Considerations for Boundary Layer Transition Flight Experiment	11
Instance Segmentation for Feature Recognition on Noncooperative Resident Space Objects	11
Radiative Transmission and Absorption Within the Thermal Protection System of Atmospheric Entry Spacecraft	11
Generation of Spacecraft Operations Procedures Using Deep Reinforcement Learning	11
Toward the Autonomous Assembly of Large Telescopes Using CubeSat Rendezvous and Docking	11
Numerical Analysis of Flowfield in Linear Plug Nozzle with Base Bleed	11
Thermal Performance Evaluation of Space Radiator for Single-Phase Mechanically Pumped Fluid Loop	10
Deployment Dynamics of Thin-Shell Space Structures	10
Effects of Electric Potential Uncertainty on Electrostatic Tractor Relative Motion Control Equilibria	10
Numerical Simulation of Transpiration Cooling in a Laminar Hypersonic Boundary Layer	10
Advanced Supersonic Parachute Inflation Research Experiment Preflight Trajectory Modeling and Postflight Reconstruction	10
Design, Fabrication, and Testing of Metallic Thermal Protection Systems for Spaceplane Vehicles	10
Optimal Low-Thrust Orbit Transfers Made Easy: A Direct Approach	10
Semi-Analytical Model for Design and Analysis of On-Orbit Servicing Architecture	9
Validating the Deployment of a Novel Tether Design for Orbital Debris Removal	9
Flight Demonstration of Pulse Detonation Engine Using Sounding Rocket S-520-31 in Space	9
Aerothermodynamic Ground Tests in Support of the Boundary Layer Transition Flight Experiment	9
Multifidelity Space Mission Planning and Infrastructure Design Framework for Space Resource Logistics	9
Galactic Cosmic Ray Shielding Using Spherical Field-Reversed Array of Superconducting Coils	9
Postflight Analysis of Atmospheric Properties from Mars 2020 Entry, Descent, and Landing	9
Chip Scale Atomic Clock–Driven One-Way Radiometric Tracking for Low-Earth-Orbit CubeSat Navigation	9
Constrained Guidance for Spacecraft Proximity Operations Under Electrostatic Perturbations	9
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion for Jupiter and Saturn Rendezvous Missions	9
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Approach to Integrated Space Mission Planning and Spacecraft Design	8

Reconstructed Performance of the Supersonic Parachute of the Mars InSight Lander	8
Hypergolic Continuous Detonation with Space-Storable Propellants and Additively Manufactured Injector Design	8
Local Wall Cooling Effects on Hypersonic Boundary-Layer Stability	8
Feasibility and Performance Analysis of Neptune Aerocapture Using Heritage Blunt-Body Aeroshells	8
Effect of Counterflowing Jet on Supersonic Slender-Body Configurations: A Numerical Study	8
Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning Framework for Stochastic Spaceflight Campaign Design	8
Evidence for Drag Coefficient Modeling Errors near and Above the Oxygen-to-Helium Transition	8
A Maximum Independent Set Method for Scheduling Earth-Observing Satellite Constellations	8
Electron-Based Touchless Potential Sensing of Shape Primitives and Differentially-Charged Spacecraft	8
Numerical Simulations of Water Spray on Launch Pad During Rocket Launching	8
Similarity and Key Parameters of Retropropulsion Assisted Deceleration in Hypersonic Wind Tunnels	8
Thermal Analysis for Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator/CV-1144-0 in Hypersonic Test Environments	8
Experimental Studies of Protrusion-Inserted Hybrid Rocket Motor with Varying L/D Ratio	8
Aerocapture Assessment for NASA Ice Giants Pre-Decadal Survey Mission Study	8
Effectiveness of Reaction Control System in Hypersonic Rarefied Reactive Flow	8
Constrained Attitude Maneuvering via Modified-Rodrigues-Parameter-Based Motion Planning Algorithms	8
Deep Learning for Real-Time Satellite Pose Estimation on Tensor Processing Units	7
Feasibility Study of Aerocapture at Mars with an Innovative Deployable Heat Shield	7
A Contactless Micro-Vibration Isolator Using the Flux Pinning Effect for Space Telescopes	7
Boundary Layer Transit Flight Experiment: Mission Overview, Launch Vehicle and Payload Subsystems	7
Mission Architecture to Reach and Operate at the Focal Region of the Solar Gravitational Lens	7
Scale-Up Validation of Hydrogen Peroxide/High-Density Polyethylene Hybrid Rocket with Multiport Solid Fuel	7
Reachable Set of Low-Delta-v Trajectories Following a Gravity-Assist Flyby	7
Jet Propulsion Laboratory Small Satellite Dynamics Testbed Planar Air-Bearing Propulsion System Characterization	7
Modal Characteristics of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite Structure at High Temperature	7
Probabilistic Transient Heat Conduction Analysis Considering Uncertainties in Thermal Loads Using Surrogate Model	7
Seeded Hydrogen in Mars Transfer Vehicles Using Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engines	7
Artificial Neural Networks for Multiple NEA Rendezvous Missions with Continuous Thrust	7
Space Exploration Architecture and Design Framework for Commercialization	7
Simulation and Uncertainty Quantification of Electron Beams in Active Spacecraft Charging Scenarios	7
Full-Scale Supersonic Parachute Shape Reconstruction Using Three-Dimensional Stereo Imagery	7
Uncooperative Spacecraft Pose Estimation Using Monocular Monochromatic Images	7
Remote Electrostatic Potential Sensing for Proximity Operations: Comparison and Fusion of Methods	7
Experimental Study of Structural Materials for Prolonged Venus Surface Exploration Missions	7
Development of an S-Shaped Pulse Detonation Engine for a Sounding Rocket	7
Precise Orbit Determination Technique to Refine Spacecraft Mechanical Modeling	7
Inverse Design of Nozzle Using Convolutional Neural Network	7
Discrete-Event Drag-Modulated Guidance Performance for Venus Aerocapture	7
Optimal Real-Time Approach and Capture of Uncontrolled Spacecraft	7
Aerodynamic Heating in the Gap Between a Missile Body and a Control Fin	6
Centroid and Apparent Diameter Optical Navigation on Mars Orbit	6
Learning Reference Governor for Constrained Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Maneuvering	6
Optimization of Multispacecraft Maneuvers for Mobile Target Tracking from Low Earth Orbit	6
Generation of Multiple-Revolution Many-Impulse Optimal Spacecraft Maneuvers	6
Hypersonic Flow Control of Kinzhal Missile via Off-Axis, Pulsed Energy Deposition	6
Free-Flight Aerodynamic Testing of the Skylon Space Plane	6
Analysis of Turbulence Model Uncertainty for Shock-Wave/Boundary-Layer Interaction Simulations	6
Surrogate Neural Network for Rapid Flight Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Rocket Engines	6
Low-Earth-Orbit Constellation Phasing Using Miniaturized Low-Thrust Propulsion Systems	6
The Effects of Spacecraft Potential on Ionospheric Ion Measurements	6
Rapid Design of High-Fidelity Low-Thrust Transfers to the Moon	6
On-Orbit Servicing Optimization Framework with High- and Low-Thrust Propulsion Tradeoff	6
Small-Body Segmentation Based on Morphological Features with a U-Shaped Network Architecture	6
Characterizing Minimum-Time Solar Sail Geostationary Orbit Transfers Using Pseudospectral Optimal Control	6
Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics Study of Hayabusa Reentry Peak Heating	6
Cislunar Periodic Orbits for Earth–Moon L1 and L2 Lagrange Point Surveillance	6
Flight Reconstruction of Plume-Induced Site Alteration from InSight	6
Optimizing Allocation-Enhanced Hypersonic Flight Control with Actuator Dynamics and Constraints	6
Australian Rapid-Response Airborne Observation of the Hayabusa2 Reentry	6
Precise Modeling of Non-Gravitational Accelerations of the Spacecraft BepiColombo During Cruise Phase	6
Quantitative Assessment of Aerocapture and Applications to Future Solar System Exploration	6
Diamagnetically Enhanced Electrolysis and Phase Separation in Low Gravity	6
Improved Parallel-Structured Newton-Type Guidance for Launch Vehicles Under Thrust Drop Fault	6
Alternative Propellant Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engine Architectures	5
Novel Source–Sink Model for Space Environment Evolution with Orbit Capacity Assessment	5
Aerocapture Trajectory Planning Using Hierarchical Differential Dynamic Programming	5
Bayesian Deep Learning for Segmentation for Autonomous Safe Planetary Landing	5
Hovering of an Electrically Actuated Spacecraft in a Small-Body Plasma Field	5
Thermal and Structural Performance of a Small Satellite with Networked Oscillating Heat Pipes	5
On-Orbit Servicing System Architectures for Proliferated Low-Earth-Orbit Constellations	5
Terminal Adaptive Guidance for Autonomous Hypersonic Strike Weapons via Reinforcement Metalearning	5
Simulation of the Schiaparelli Entry and Comparison to Aerosciences Flight Data	5
Thrust Integrated Trajectory Optimization for Multipulse Rocket Missiles Using Convex Programming	5
Study on Matching Between Environmental Warning Information and Spacecraft Anomalies	5
HIFiRE-5b Boundary-Layer Transition Length and Turbulent Overshoot	5
Modeling of Thermochemical Nonequilibrium Flows Using Open-Source Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Kernel SPARTA	5
Flight Mechanics Feasibility Assessment for Co-Delivery of Direct-Entry Probe and Aerocapture Orbiter	5
28 GHz Microwave-Powered Propulsion Efficiency for Free-Flight Demonstration	5
Nonlinear Prediction in Marker-Based Spacecraft Pose Estimation with Polynomial Transition Maps	5
Aerodynamic Performance of the InSight Mars Lander	5

Starling Formation-Flying Optical Experiment (StarFOX): System Design and Preflight Verification	5
Multifidelity Turbulent Heating Prediction of Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators with Surface Scalloping	5
Conceptual Study on Robust Rebound Suppression Mechanism for Small-Body Landing	5
Efficient Storage and Deployment of Tubular Composite Boom Using Spring Root Hinges	5
Expected Collision Rates for Tracked Satellites	5
Spectral Content in a Supersonic Backward-Facing Step Flow	5
Parallel-Structured Newton-Type Guidance by Using Modified Chebyshev–Picard Iteration	5
Development, Verification, and Analysis of a Small Satellite Thrust Determination Filter	5
Combined System–Trajectory Design for Geostationary Orbit Platforms on Hybrid Transfer	5
Trajectory Optimization of a Partially Reusable Rocket–Scramjet–Rocket Launch System Including Fly-Back	5
Effect of Thermochemical Nonequilibrium Modeling on High-Enthalpy Double-Cone Flow	5
Effect of N Atoms on O-Atom Reactivity with Carbon	5
Survey of Tether System Technology for Space Debris Removal Missions	5
Heat Flux on a Hypersonic Cone with a Highly Swept Fin	5
Multistage Stabilized Continuation for Indirect Optimal Control of Three-Dimensional Hypersonic Trajectories	5
Touchless Potential Sensing of Differentially Charged Spacecraft Using Secondary Electrons	5
Design and Dynamic Analysis of Rigid Foldable Aeroshells for Atmospheric Entry	5
Generating High-Speed Earth Reentry Test Conditions in an Expansion Tube	5
Reconstruction of Entry, Descent, and Landing Communications for the InSight Mars Lander	5
Electromagnet-Based Three-Dimensional Self-Assembly System for Hierarchical Modular Space Structures	4
Federated Space Systems’ Trade-Space Exploration for Strategic Robustness	4
Multi-Event Jettison Guidance Approaches for Drag-Modulation Aerocapture	4
Numerical Study of Effect of Pressurant Gas Species on Thermal Behavior in Cryogenic Tank	4
Ionic-Liquid-Based Contactors for Carbon Dioxide Removal from Simulated Spacecraft Cabin Atmospheres	4
Optimal Multitarget Rendezvous Using Hybrid Propulsion System	4
Using Plasma-Induced X-Ray Emission to Estimate Electrostatic Potentials on Nearby Space Objects	4
Efficient Solution of Surface Erosion in Particle-Laden Hypersonic Flows	4
Hot Isostatic Pressing of Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing Liquid Cold Plate Heat Exchangers	4
Experimental Investigation of Flow Interaction Dynamics in Supersonic Retropropulsion	4
Atmospheric Density Estimation Techniques for Aerocapture	4
Multiobjective Design of Gravity-Assist Trajectories via Graph Transcription and Dynamic Programming	4
Evolution of the Huygens Probe Spin During Parachute Descent	4
Numerical Investigation on Longitudinal Stage Separation of Spiked Two-Stage-to-Orbit Vehicle	4
Multi-Objective Optimization of an Intelligent Soil-Moisture-Monitoring Satellite Constellation	4
Sloshing Behavior in Rigid and Flexible Propellant Tanks: Computations and Experimental Validation	4
Regional Constellation Reconfiguration Problem: Integer Linear Programming Formulation and Lagrangian Heuristic Method	4
Piecewise Sundman Transformation for Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization Using Many Embedded Lambert Problems	4
Neuro-Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Sliding Mode Controller for Spacecraft Attitude Stabilization	4
Hexcomb-Pattern Roughness Effects on Blunt-Body Transition and Heating	4
Pathways to Sustainability in Lunar Exploration Architectures	4
Hypersonic Boundary-Layer Disturbances on a Cooled, Slender Cone at Mach 6	4
Causation of Supersonic Limit Cycle Oscillations in Atmospheric Entry Vehicles	4
Rigid-Foldable Parabolic Deployable Reflector Concept Based on the Origami Flasher Pattern	4
Extended Robust Planetary Orbit Insertion Method Under Probabilistic Uncertainties	4
Operational Procedure for Handling of Spacecraft Materials Sensitive to Atmospheric Exposure	4
Passive Method to Measure Reentry Radiation in the Presence of Ablative Products	4
Study on Control of Unsteadiness and Flow Asymmetry in Linear Aerospike Nozzles	4
Development of Vortex Asymmetry on a Generic Projectile Configuration	4
Analysis of Reentry and Break-Up Forces from Impulse Facility Experiments and Numerical Rebuilding	4
Spectral Features for Reentry Breakup Event Identification	4
Aerodynamics of Orion in Rarefied Flow Along a Mars Entry Path	4
Evaluation of Event-Based Sensors for Satellite Material Characterization	4
Optimal Information Filtering for Robust Aerocapture Trajectory Generation and Guidance	4
Modeling of Spacecraft Outgassed Contamination Levels by Thermogravimetric Analysis	4
Performance Evaluation of Boron/Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene-Based Solid Fuels Containing Activated Charcoal	4
Optimal Design of Hybrid Rocket Small Satellite Launchers: Ground Versus Airborne Launch	4
Impact of Stagnation Temperature and Nozzle Configuration on Rarefied Jet Plume Interactions	3
Minimum-Time Reorientation of Axisymmetric Rigid Spacecraft Using Three Controls	3
Novel Engineering Methodology for Decoupled Aerothermal Analysis of Hypersonic Atmospheric Entry Flows	3
Transfer from Lunar Gateway to Sun-Earth Halo Orbits Using Solar Sails	3
Sun-Avoidance Slew Planning with Keep-Out Cone and Actuator Constraints	3
Multiple-Target Low-Thrust Interplanetary Trajectory of DESTINY+	3
Laser-Induced Diaphragm Rupture for Improved Sequencing and Repeatability in a Hypersonic Facility	3
Optimal Multiple-Impulse Time-Fixed Rendezvous Using Evolutionary Algorithms	3
Concept for 2033 Crewed Mars Orbital Mission with Venus Flyby	3
Three-Dimensional Magnetohydrodynamic Analysis of a Magnetic Sail Using a Deployable Modular Structure	3
Numerical Studies of Afterburning on Impingement Flowfield of the Four-Engine Rockets	3
Spare Strategy Analysis for Life Support Systems for Human Space Exploration	3
Smart Space Deployable Truss Based on Shape-Memory Releasing Mechanisms and Actuation Laminates	3
Reducing Environmental Damage After Emergency Engine Cutoff of the Launch Vehicle	3
Effect of Fuel Activation Energy on Ignition of Hydrogen Peroxide Hybrid Rocket	3
Hybrid Continuum/Rarefied Flow Simulations of Plume Interaction with Full-Sized Spacecraft	3
Rankine Vortex Formation in Cylindrical Tanks with Curved Base: An Experimental Investigation	3
Ground Testing of the 16th Materials International Space Station Experiment Materials	3
CubeSat Autonomous Navigation and Guidance for Low-Cost Asteroid Flyby Missions	3
Aerodynamic Stabilization of a Finless Projectile with Active Nose Deflection	3
Gas Permeation of Composites Subjected to Impact for Cryogenic Applications	3
Conceptual Design Study of a Vertical Takeoff and Landing Airbreather	3
Planet–Sun Sensor Revisited	3
Performance Analysis of Axial-Injection, End-Burning Hybrid Rocket Propulsion System	3
Trajectory Optimization and Cost Estimation of Laser Propulsion Systems Considering Transmission Losses	3
Numerical Assessment of Camphor Ablation Flight Relevance in Hypersonic Wind-Tunnel Testing	3
Magnetometer-Based Orbit Determination via Fast Reconstruction of Three-Dimensional Decoupled Geomagnetic Field Model	3
Adaptive Control of a Tendon-Driven Manipulator for Capturing Non-Cooperative Space Targets	3
Electrical Shorting of Thermocouples in Flexible Thermal Protection System Materials	3
Concurrent Design Optimization of Tether-Net System and Actions for Reliable Space-Debris Capture	3
Envelope-Based Grid-Point Approach: Efficient Runtime Complexity for Remote Sensing Coverage Analysis	3
Measuring the Concentration of Freestream Species on a Hypersonic Transpiration-Cooled Stagnation Point	3
Attenuated Chamber-Pressure Signal Reconstruction Using Maximum-Likelihood Estimation and Optimal Deconvolution	3
Nonlinear Dynamics Investigation of Variable Cross-Sectional Solar-Sail Masts	3
Synergistic Numerical and Experimental Investigations of Dynamic Stability of a Lifting Capsule	3
Experimental Study of Impinging Plug Nozzle Jet Using a Vortex Generator	3
Flexible Assemblies of Electrocapacitive Volume Tomographic Sensors for Gauging Fuel of Spacecraft	3
Debris Collision Risk Analysis Following Simulated Cislunar Spacecraft Explosions	3
Mars Atmospheric Characterization with a ChipSat Swarm	3