Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)
ArticleCitations
Low-Earth-Orbit Packing: Implications for Orbit Design and Policy48
Noise Generated in a Scramjet Combustor42
Thermal Control Investigations on Separation Zone of Ceramic Thermal Protection System42
Deriving Transmissibility Functions from Finite Elements for Specifications34
Adaptable Deployable Entry and Placement Technology Sounding Rocket One Modeling and Reconstruction29
Examining Distributed Fueling Schemes Using Tandem Cavities in a Mach 8 Scramjet28
Editorial: Sixty Years of the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets26
Concept for 2033 Crewed Mars Orbital Mission with Venus Flyby24
Accuracy of Relative Navigation Using Time-of-Flight Cameras24
CubeSat Flight Software: Insights and a Case Study24
Postflight Assessment of Mars 2020 Entry, Descent, and Landing Simulation23
Landing Site Selection Using a Geometrically Conforming Footprint on Hazardous Small Bodies21
Extraction of Pendulum Model Parameters from Steady-State Slosh Data in Diaphragm Tanks21
Prediction of Vehicle Aerodynamic Heat State and Analysis of Thermal Environment Characteristics21
Multiple-Input/Multiple-Output Random Vibration Control for Simulating a Horizontal Direction Launch Environment21
Simulation and Uncertainty Quantification of Electron Beams in Active Spacecraft Charging Scenarios20
Addressing the Orbital Debris Threat Directionality for Enhanced Protection of Low-Earth-Orbit Robotic Spacecraft20
Discovery III: Missions to the Outer Planets Using Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion20
Federated Space Systems’ Trade-Space Exploration for Strategic Robustness19
Trajectory Analysis of the Hayabusa2 Capsule from a Single Airborne Observation18
Phobos Topography Studying with Tether System in Elliptic Restricted Three-Body Problem18
Gas Permeation of Composites Subjected to Impact for Cryogenic Applications17
Co-Delivery of a Martian Probe Network17
New Sizing Methodology and Efficiency Analysis of Satellite’s Electrical Power Subsystem16
Nonlinear Prediction in Marker-Based Spacecraft Pose Estimation with Polynomial Transition Maps16
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engine System Trades for Robotic Missions15
Numerical Simulation of Transpiration Cooling in a Laminar Hypersonic Boundary Layer15
Space Exploration Architecture and Design Framework for Commercialization14
Integrated Aerodynamic and Trajectory Studies of a Long-Range Morphing Missile14
Trajectory Optimization of a Partially Reusable Rocket–Scramjet–Rocket Launch System Including Fly-Back14
Eclipse-Conscious Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Using Pseudospectral Methods and Control Smoothing Techniques13
Family of Relative Drifts: A Practical Alternative to Design Relative Orbits13
Correction: Hexcomb-Pattern Roughness Effects on Blunt-Body Transition and Heating12
Strategic Forecasting Toward Achieving Defensible Space Architecture by Year 203012
Surface Potential Measurement with Pockels Effect Under Electron Beam and Vacuum Ultraviolet12
Aerodisk Effect on Drag and Heat Reduction of Hypersonic Spiked Blunt Body12
Propulsion Properties of Electric Sails12
Experimental Investigation of Flow Interaction Dynamics in Supersonic Retropropulsion12
Impact of Missile Cross-Sectional Shape on Aerodynamic Performance at Supersonic Speeds12
Synodic-Resonant Earth/Mars Waypoints12
Aerodynamics Database for Aerocapture of a Conceptual Morphable Entry System at Mars12
Updating the Loth Drag Model to Include Nonspherical Particle Effects11
Single- and Multinozzle Plume Impingement to Detumble Space Debris11
ShockSat Testbed for the Advancement of Shock Prediction11
Replenishment Strategy for Satellite Constellation with Dual Supply Modes11
Energy Deposition on Analogous Vehicle Panel: Thermal–Structural Response11
Optimal Information Filtering for Robust Aerocapture Trajectory Generation and Guidance11
High-Precision Pointing Control Using Stewart Platform with Adaptive Model Predictive Control11
Synthetic Air Data Sensing Applied to Phoenix and InSight Entry Atmosphere Reconstruction11
Design and Evaluation of Aerospike Nozzles for an Upper-Stage Application11
Flight Demonstration of Pulse Detonation Engine Using Sounding Rocket S-520-31 in Space10
Modeling Torsional Stiffness and Damping of Liquid Slosh in Spacecraft Diaphragm Tanks10
Dramatic Influence of Temperature on Charging10
Thrust Integrated Trajectory Optimization for Multipulse Rocket Missiles Using Convex Programming10
Reduced-Order Modeling Approach to Blunt-Body Aerodynamic Modeling10
Revisiting Reentry Roll Resonance10
Regional Constellation Reconfiguration Problem: Integer Linear Programming Formulation and Lagrangian Heuristic Method10
Including Radiative Heating for the Design of the Orion Backshell for Artemis-110
Experimental Observations on Film Cooling Effectiveness on Aerodynamic Heating in Hypersonic Flow10
Axial-Injection End-Burning Hybrid Rocket Motor Sensitivity Study10
Multirobot Assembly Sequence Planning of a Large Space Telescope10
Development of an S-Shaped Pulse Detonation Engine for a Sounding Rocket10
Generalized Regularization of Constrained Optimal Control Problems9
Instance Segmentation for Feature Recognition on Noncooperative Resident Space Objects9
Steady-State Aerodynamic Modeling Architecture Overview9
Neuromorphic Sensor Event-Rate Monitoring for Satellite Characterization9
Development and In-Orbit Operation of Deep Learning Attitude Sensor9
Chandrayaan-3 Trajectory Design: Injection to Successful Landing9
Introduction to the Space Launch System Aerosciences Virtual Collection9
Multifidelity Heating Prediction of Adaptable, Deployable Entry Placement Technology Vehicles9
Finding the Worst-Case Behavior of an Accelerating Rocket due to Side-Wind Disturbances9
Dynamic Analysis of Bidirectional Solar Arrays with Flexible Panels and Clearance Joints9
Tianwen-1 Entry, Descent, and Landing Guidance, Navigation, and Control System Design and Validation9
Trajectory Optimization and Cost Estimation of Laser Propulsion Systems Considering Transmission Losses9
Aerothermodynamic Analyses for the LOFTID Technology Demonstration Mission9
Mixed-Compression Supersonic Intake and Engine–Airframe Integration9
Multiphase Autonomous Docking via Model-Based and Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning9
Designing a Reference Trajectory for Frozen Repeat Near-Equatorial Low Earth Orbits8
Microscale Thermal–Structural Modeling for Carbon Fibers Subjected to a Hypersonic Boundary Layer8
Carrying Capacity of Low Earth Orbit Computed Using Source-Sink Models8
Rapid Design of High-Fidelity Low-Thrust Transfers to the Moon8
Space Logistics Analysis and Incentive Design for Commercialization of Orbital Debris Remediation8
Constrained Guidance for Spacecraft Proximity Operations Under Electrostatic Perturbations8
On-Orbit Servicing System Architectures for Proliferated Low-Earth-Orbit Constellations8
Bistable Deployable Composite Booms with Parabolic Cross Sections8
The ISS SPHERES-Slosh Experiment: Slosh Data Acquisition and Analysis8
Low-Earth-Orbit Mega-Constellation Low-Redundancy Design: Rapid Performance Analysis and Adaptive Configuration Layering8
Characterizing the Largest Debris Cloud Particle Created by Thin Plate Impact8
Innovative Technique for Electrostatic Discharges Characterization on a Floating Nanosatellite Mockup8
Mesh-Based Two-Step Convex Optimization for Spacecraft Landing Trajectory Planning on Irregular Asteroid8
Deep Learning for Real-Time Satellite Pose Estimation on Tensor Processing Units8
Preliminary Debris Risk Analysis for Mega-Constellation Architectures After Orbit-Raising Fragmentation Event8
Bayesian Deep Learning for Segmentation for Autonomous Safe Planetary Landing8
Performance Assessment of Convex Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Methods8
Enhanced Method for Analyzing Pogo Stability of Liquid Rockets with Uncertain-But-Bounded Parameters8
Statistical Reliability Estimation of Earth-Orbiting Satellites Operating from 1991 to 20208
Optimal Planetary Surface Exploration with Heterogeneous Agents8
Low-Thrust Trajectory Design from Lunar Rideshare to Venus Capture7
High Specific-Impulse Electrospray Explorer Trajectory Guidance and Control Air Bearing Demonstration7
Predefined-Time Attitude Tracking Robust Control of Flexible Spacecraft Under Multiple Disturbances7
Launch and Initial Checkout of the Psyche Spacecraft7
Simulation of Debris Events in Cislunar Orbits Near the Moon7
Advances in Space Launch System Booster Separation Computational Fluid Dynamics7
High Mach Number Operation of Accelerator Scramjet Engine7
Effects of Orbit Raising and Deorbiting in Source-Sink Evolutionary Models7
Electrostatically Actuated X-Band Mesh Reflector with Bend-Formed Support Structure7
Voyager 3: A Concept Mission to Interstellar Medium7
Hypersonic Turbulent Flow Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes Simulations with Roughness and Blowing Effects7
Capture Trajectories into Vicinity of Collinear Libration Points by Variable Electrostatic Field7
Aerodynamic Characterization of a Hypersonic Projectile Using Acceleration-Based Measurements and Numerical Methods7
Aerodynamic Appraisal of the VEGA-C Launcher7
Neural Network-Based Hypersonic Crossflow Transition Model7
Generalizing Space Logistics Network Optimization with Integrated Machine Learning and Mathematical Programming7
Overview and Performance of the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator Instrumentation Suite7
Study on Equivalent Sloshing Mass Locations for Liquid-Filled Cylindrical Tanks7
Investigating Regional Communication Network Robustness of an Asymmetric String-of-Pearls Satellite Constellation Design Framework7
Coupling of Separation and Leading-Edge Dynamics for Supersonic Blunt Fins7
Toward the Autonomous Assembly of Large Telescopes Using CubeSat Rendezvous and Docking7
Parameters Influencing the Effectiveness of Reaction Control Jets on the Basic Finner7
Launch Vehicle Ascent Computational Fluid Dynamics for the Space Launch System6
Drag and Thermal Analysis of Hypersonic Aerospikes with Lateral Jets Using HiFUN6
Development and Flight Validation of Low-Cost Rocket Roll Control System6
Robust Launch Vehicle Trajectory Optimization with Stage Impact and Heat Flux Constraints6
Assessment of Mars 2020 Forebody Heating Predictions with Coupled Material Response6
Hybrid Opposing Jet & Stepped Transpiration Cooling for Hypersonic Leading Edges6
New Parameter to Characterize Rankine Vortex Formation in Liquid Draining Tanks6
Machine-Learning and Physics-Based Tool for Anomaly Identification in Propulsion Systems6
Semianalytical Model for Dynamic Analysis of Missile Vertical Cold Launch6
Monte Carlo Stochastic Simulation of Hypervelocity Impact-Induced Fragmentation in FACSAT-2 CubeSat Debris6
Direct–Indirect Hybrid Strategy for Optimal Powered Descent and Landing6
Orbit Transfer Design and Analysis for the SMILE Satellite6
Analyzing Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris Shield Performance for Sample Return Spacecraft6
Simulations of Dusty Flows over Full-Scale Capsule During Martian Entry6
Enabling Space-Based Computed Cloud Tomography with a Mixed Integer Linear Programming Scheduler6
Computational Techniques to Generate Space Launch System Aerodynamic Databases6
Adaptive Estimation of Distribution Algorithms for Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization6
Results of the Deep Space Atomic Clock Deep Space Navigation Analog Experiment6
Thermal Control Coatings Flown on Low Earth Orbit Materials Experiments6
Inverse Estimation and Sensitivity Analysis of Mars 2020 Entry Aeroheating Environments6
Correction: Sequential-Intention-Sharing–Enabled Monte Carlo Tree Search for Multi-Spacecraft Orbital Game6
Onboard Cryogenic Liquid-Propellant Subcooler Based on Thermodynamic Vent for Upper-Stage Propulsion System6
Dual-Altitude Band Coverage for Spaceborne Optical Sensor with Field-of-View Constraint6
Electro-Optical Relative Navigation for Inspection and Rendezvous in the SpEye Mission6
Causation of Supersonic Limit Cycle Oscillations in Atmospheric Entry Vehicles6
Reachable Set of Low-Delta-v Trajectories Following a Gravity-Assist Flyby5
Base Drag Model Derived from Mars 2020 Backshell Pressure Measurements5
Leveraging Large Language Models for Tradespace Exploration5
Long-Term Orbital Lifetime Prediction of Highly Eccentric Orbits: A Statistical Approach5
Shadow-Based Trajectory Estimation of a Deployable Payload5
Validation of Models for Net Deployment and Capture Simulation with Experimental Data5
Enhancing Satellite Data Integrity Through Online Learning for Memory Dump Scheduling5
Impacts of Atomic Oxygen Exposure on Surface Morphology of Selected Spacecraft Materials5
Deployment Dynamics of Thin-Shell Space Structures5
Initial Orbit Determination from Only Heading Measurements5
Developing the OSPREE Payload for Spectroscopic Measurements of a Mach 25+ Plasma Sheath5
Thermal Investigation of a Purged Insulation System for a Reusable Cryogenic Tank5
Dynamic Response of a Hypersonic Rocket Sled Considering Friction and Wear5
Shadow-Robust Silhouette Reconstruction for Small-Body Applications5
Multi-Objective Robust Trajectory Design for Powered Descent and Landing5
Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Magnetohydrodynamic Effects on Radiative Heating During Superorbital Earth Reentry5
Deployment Dynamics Analysis of an Origami-Folded Spacecraft Structure with Elastic Hinges5
Development of the BOLT II Roughness Experiment for Flight5
Measurements of Natural Turbulence During the BOLT II Flight Experiment5
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Measurements of Natural Transition During the BOLT II Flight Experiment5
Oxidation Response of Transpiration-Cooled ZrB2 on a Hypersonic Stagnation Point5
Evaluation of Event-Based Sensors for Satellite Material Characterization5
Thermal Model Correlation of SNIPE Satellite Using Genetic-Algorithm-Based Multi-Objective Optimization Method5
Novel Engineering Methodology for Decoupled Aerothermal Analysis of Hypersonic Atmospheric Entry Flows4
Uncertainty and Sensitivity Study on Lateral Jet Interaction for Hypersonic Missile4
CLOVER: Contrastive Learning for Onboard Vision-Enabled Robotics4
Development of SunVoyager Interstellar Precursor Probe Driven by Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion4
Low-Energy Transfers to Lunar Distant Retrograde Orbits from Geostationary Transfer Orbits4
Dynamic Base Excitation of a Satellite Cable Harness: Modeling and Experiments4
Investigation of Dust-Induced Surface Erosion During Martian Planetary Entries4
Fuel-Efficient Cross-Track Distance Establishment in Satellite Formations4
Generation of Spacecraft Operations Procedures Using Deep Reinforcement Learning4
Optimal Agile Satellite Target Scheduling with Learned Dynamics4
Measuring the Concentration of Freestream Species on a Hypersonic Transpiration-Cooled Stagnation Point4
Observed High-Altitude Surface Erosion During the Mars Science Laboratory and Mars 2020 Landings4
Aerodynamic Characteristics of Circular and Noncircular Cross-Sectional Missile Configurations4
Focused Laser Differential Interferometric Investigation of Turbulent Jet Spectra4
Nonlinear Parameter Estimation for Entry Capsule Dynamic Stability Analysis and Uncertainty Quantification4
Optimal Capture of Spinning Spacecraft via Deep Learning Vision and Guidance4
Optimal Multiple-Impulse Time-Fixed Rendezvous Using Evolutionary Algorithms4
Recent Advances in Australian Hypersonics4
Minimum-Time Reorientation of Axisymmetric Rigid Spacecraft Using Three Controls4
Inverse-Kinematics Steering Laws for Double-Gimbal Scissored-Pair Control Moment Gyros4
Introduction to Advancements in Machine Learning with Aerospace Applications Virtual Collection4
Efficient Solution of Surface Erosion in Particle-Laden Hypersonic Flows4
Novel One-Layer-Cable-Net Antenna with High Surface Accuracy4
Responsive Maneuver Planning for Sun-Synchronous Repeating Ground Track Orbits4
Benchmarking Agility and Reconfigurability in Satellite Systems for Tropical Cyclone Monitoring4
Envelope-Based Grid-Point Approach: Efficient Runtime Complexity for Remote Sensing Coverage Analysis4
A Contactless Micro-Vibration Isolator Using the Flux Pinning Effect for Space Telescopes4
First Approximation of Population Distributions on the International Space Station4
Quantitative Assessment of Aerocapture and Applications to Future Solar System Exploration4
Improved Surface Temperature Identification Method for Remote Observations of Sample Return Capsules4
Psyche Reaction Wheel Model Correlation with Near-Zero Speed Flight Data4
Aerodynamic Analysis of an Entry Capsule at Titan in Transition Regime4
Investigation of Surface-Catalycity Effects on Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Trajectory Optimization4
Hayabusa2 Surface and Shock Layer Radiation from the Australian Airborne Observation4
Reduced-Order Modeling of Hypersonic Inlet Flowfield Based on Autoencoder and Proper Orthogonal Decomposition4
Enhancing Close-Proximity Small-Body Missions: The Role of Spacecraft Autonomy4
Reverse Engineering of Perturbations in the Orbital Decay Environment from Nanosatellite Two-Line Elements4
Automated Identification of Outgassed Chemical Species Using Mass Spectrometry for Scientific Space Missions4
Dynamics Simulation of a Small Satellite with a Robotic Manipulator for Additive Manufacturing4
Libration Point Orbit Family Classification Using Long Short-Term Memory Neural Network4
Global Climate Effect from Space Debris Reentry: Engineering and Policy Implications4
Multi-Objective Optimization of an Intelligent Soil-Moisture-Monitoring Satellite Constellation4
Remote Electrostatic Potential Sensing for Proximity Operations: Comparison and Fusion of Methods4
Improved Backstepping Control with Adaptive Estimation for Nonlinear Missile Systems3
Apparent Mass Function Model for Nonstructural Element Influence in Aerospace Structure Vibrations3
Aerodynamic Effects of Surface Protuberance Size on Slender-Bodied Supersonic Vehicle3
Red Kite Sounding Rocket Motor—Qualification and Application Spectrum3
Mach, Reynolds, and Strouhal Number Effects on Deployable Aeroshell Pitch Dynamics3
Identification of Acoustic Sources on Antares Launch Pad Using Microphone Phased Array3
Exhaust Gas and Plume Modeling Effects for Space Launch System Abort Scenarios3
Analysis of Performance of Additively Manufactured Reinforced Ablatives3
Synergistic Numerical and Experimental Investigations of Dynamic Stability of a Lifting Capsule3
The Effect of Roll Rate on Simulated Entry Vehicle Ballistic Range Tests3
Development and Prospect of Satellite Remote Sensing Technology for Ocean Dynamic Environment3
Statistical Reliability Estimation of Deep Space Satellites and Launch Vehicles: 1958–20223
Space Environments Applied to the Gateway Program3
Comparison of Pulsed Electroacoustic Measurements and AF-NUMIT3 Modeling of Polymers Irradiated with Monoenergetic Electrons3
Reconstruction of the Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System Hypersonic Flight Trajectory3
Orbital Inspection Game Formulation and Epsilon-Nash Equilibrium Solution3
Accelerating Transient Aerothermal Simulations of the BOLT II Flight Experiment3
Bayesian Optimization-Based Tasking Method for an Ozone Observation Satellite with Maneuverable Sensors3
Coupled Fluid–Thermal Investigation on Active Thermal Protection System by Opposing Jet3
In and Out: Comparative Analysis of NASA and Industry Spacecraft Costs3
Operational Procedure for Handling of Spacecraft Materials Sensitive to Atmospheric Exposure3
Modeling of Pogo Vibration in Rockets with Staged Combustion Cycle Engine3
Internal Gas Flow Effects on Porous Thermal Protection System Thermal Conductivity: Stardust Case3
Aeroballistic Capture at Mars: Modeling, Optimization, and Assessment3
Surrogate-Based Deep Reinforcement Learning for Active Flow Control on Slender Bodies3
Aerodynamic Coefficients of a Cube in Hypersonic Flow for All Attitudes3
Base Thermal Environment on Multinozzle Rocket Configurations3
Formation of Bow Shock Waves Around a Blunt Body in Magnetohydrodynamics Flows3
Inverse Design of Hypersonic Waveriders with Variable Cross-Section Shock Waves3
Applications of a Single-Vector Inertial Aiding Scheme for 3U CubeSats3
Patch Antenna Dielectrics Reduction by Topology Optimization and Radio Wave Characteristics3
Adaptability in Aerospace: A Historic MOSA Perspective from the Space Shuttle Program3
Base Flow Measurements of a Slender Cone at Mach 63
Control Co-Design Optimization of Spacecraft Trajectory and System for Interplanetary Missions3
On Constrained Lyapunov Stabilization of Spacecraft Orbits Using Gauss Variational Equations3
Synodic Resonant Halo Orbits of Solar Sails in Restricted Four-Body Problem3
Correction: GRACE-FO: The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On Mission3
Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning Framework for Stochastic Spaceflight Campaign Design3
Multifidelity Framework for Small Satellite Thermal Analysis3
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