Acta Astronautica

Article	Citations
Thermal protection systems for space vehicles: A review on technology development, current challenges and future prospects	326
Regolith-based additive manufacturing for sustainable development of lunar infrastructure – An overview	97
On the guidance, navigation and control of in-orbit space robotic missions: A survey and prospective vision	95
Three-dimensional numerical modeling of a rocket engine with solid fuel	84
Mars Sample Return Campaign Concept Status	74
Numerical investigation on mixing improvement mechanism of transverse injection based scramjet combustor	71
Effects of supersonic nozzle guide vanes on the performance and flow structures of a rotating detonation combustor	68
End to end process evaluation for additively manufactured liquid rocket engine thrust chambers	62
Vibration and flutter characteristics of GPL-reinforced functionally graded porous cylindrical panels subjected to supersonic flow	57
Imbalanced satellite telemetry data anomaly detection model based on Bayesian LSTM	56
Identifying the 50 statistically-most-concerning derelict objects in LEO	55
Micro-vibration suppression methods and key technologies for high-precision space optical instruments	55
Thermal oxidation and heterogeneous combustion of AlH3 and Al: A comparative study	54
Autonomous navigation for deep space small satellites: Scientific and technological advances	52
Utilization of additive manufacturing in hybrid rocket technology: A review	51
Adaptive trajectory tracking control of a free-flying space manipulator with guaranteed prescribed performance and actuator saturation	50
Survey of machine learning techniques in spacecraft control design	50
RF Helicon-based Inductive Plasma Thruster (IPT) Design for an Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion system (ABEP)	48
Adaptive extended Kalman filtering strategies for spacecraft formation relative navigation	48
Deep learning-based spacecraft relative navigation methods: A survey	46
Physical and mathematical models for space objects breakup and fragmentation in hypervelocity collisions	46
Nonsingular terminal sliding mode control for free-floating space manipulator with disturbance	45
Key technologies for thermodynamic cycle of precooled engines: A review	45
Effects of slot injection on detonation wavelet characteristics in a rotating detonation engine	45
Epoxy-based shape memory composite for space applications	45

A new strategy for the reinforcement of paraffin-based fuels based on cellular structures: The armored grain — Mechanical characterization	45
3D numerical modeling of a cylindrical RDE with an inner body extending out of the nozzle	43
Preliminary trajectory design for NASA’s Solar Cruiser: A technology demonstration mission	43
On-orbit flight testing of the Roll-Out Solar Array	42
Propagation mode analysis of rotating detonation waves fueled by liquid kerosene	41
Event-triggered sliding mode attitude coordinated control for spacecraft formation flying system with disturbances	41
Measurement and calibration of DEM parameters of lunar soil simulant	40
Deep neural network approach for fault detection and diagnosis during startup transient of liquid-propellant rocket engine	40
Modularity for the future in space robotics: A review	40
Novel finite-time adaptive neural control of flexible spacecraft with actuator constraints and prescribed attitude tracking performance	40
Lunar polar exploration mission for water prospection - JAXA's current status of joint study with ISRO	40
Neural network approximation-based backstepping sliding mode control for spacecraft with input saturation and dynamics uncertainty	40
Observer-based fault-tolerant attitude tracking control for rigid spacecraft with actuator saturation and faults	39
Preparation and evaluation of geopolymer based on BH-2 lunar regolith simulant under lunar surface temperature and vacuum condition	39
The small orbital debris population and its impact on space activities and ecological safety	39
Aalto-1, multi-payload CubeSat: Design, integration and launch	38
Intake design for an Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion System (ABEP)	38
Design of agile satellite constellation based on hybrid-resampling particle swarm optimization method	37
Adaptive powered descent guidance based on multi-phase pseudospectral convex optimization	36
Autonomous closed-loop guidance using reinforcement learning in a low-thrust, multi-body dynamical environment	35
Sliding mode control for attitude maneuvers of Helianthus solar sail	34
Numerical research on two-phase kerosene/air rotating detonation engines	34
A Flexible Lunar Architecture for Exploration (FLARE) supporting NASA's Artemis Program	34
Experimental research on the propagation process of rotating detonation wave with a gaseous hydrocarbon mixture fuel	34
Effect of multi-location swirl injection on the performance of hybrid rocket motor	34
Effects of the exit convergent ratio on the propagation behavior of rotating detonations utilizing liquid kerosene	33
Motion control of a space manipulator using fuzzy sliding mode control with reinforcement learning	33
Aalto-1, multi-payload CubeSat: In-orbit results and lessons learned	33
Structural design, analysis, and experimental verification of an H-style deployable mechanism for large space-borne mesh antennas	32
Optimal collision-free path planning of a free-floating space robot using spline-based trajectories	32
Atomization of a liquid jet in supersonic crossflow in a combustion chamber with an expanded section	32
A rotating detonation engine using methane-ethylene mixture and air	32
Implication of geometrical configuration of cavity on combustion performance in a strut-based scramjet combustor	31
Human physiology adaptation to altered gravity environments	31
Multi-satellites imaging scheduling using individual reconfiguration based integer coding genetic algorithm	31
Safety of a rotating detonation engine fed by acetylene – oxygen mixture launching stage	31
From aviation tourism to suborbital space tourism: A study on passenger screening and business opportunities	30
Dynamics and combustion of single aluminium agglomerate in solid propellant environment	30
Re-entry survival analysis and ground risk assessment of space debris considering by-products generation	30
System modelling of very low Earth orbit satellites for Earth observation	30
Effects of micro-vortex generators on shock wave structure in a low aspect ratio duct, numerical investigation	30
Investigation of combustion characteristics in a hydrogen-fueled scramjet combustor	29
Coulomb drag propulsion experiments of ESTCube-2 and FORESAIL-1	29
A hybrid attention semantic segmentation network for unstructured terrain on Mars	29
Trajectory planning for hypersonic reentry vehicle satisfying deterministic and probabilistic constraints	29
Evaluating the impact of space activities in low earth orbit	29
Review of micro propulsion technology for space gravitational waves detection	29
Evaluation of tightly- and loosely-coupled approaches in CNN-based pose estimation systems for uncooperative spacecraft	29
Effect of fuel injection distance and cavity depth on the mixing and combustion characteristics of a scramjet combustor with a rear-wall-expansion cavity	28
Mission design of DESTINY+	28

Dynamics of a tethered satellite formation for space exploration modeled via ANCF	28
Wall temperature effects on shock wave/turbulent boundary layer interaction via direct numerical simulation	28
Air-breathing electric propulsion: Flight envelope identification and development of control for long-term orbital stability	28
In-orbit aerodynamic coefficient measurements using SOAR (Satellite for Orbital Aerodynamics Research)	28
Miniature docking mechanism for CubeSats	28
Effects of skip distance on the spray characteristics of a pintle injector	28
Dynamics and on-orbit assembly strategies for an orb-shaped solar array	27
3D printing of radiation shielding polyethylene composites filled with Martian regolith simulant using fused filament fabrication	27
Experimental verification of cylindrical air-breathing continuous rotating detonation engine fueled by non-premixed ethylene	27
Space debris removal – Review of technologies and techniques. Flexible or virtual connection between space debris and service spacecraft	27
Design exploration on the shock wave/turbulence boundary layer control induced by the secondary recirculation jet	27
RBF-POD reduced-order modeling of flow field in the curved shock compression inlet	27
Collision avoidance maneuver optimization with a multiple-impulse convex formulation	27
The science case and challenges of space-borne sub-millimeter interferometry	27
Early steps toward the lunar base deployment: Some prospects	27
SIASAIL-I solar sail: From system design to on-orbit demonstration mission	27
Ionospheric total electron content response to September-2017 geomagnetic storm and December-2019 annular solar eclipse over Sri Lankan region	26
On-orbit recognition of resident space objects by using star trackers	26
Task scheduling for optimal power management and quality-of-service assurance in CubeSats	26
Study on the initiation characteristics of the oblique detonation wave by a co-flow hot jet	26
Adaptive sliding mode disturbance observer-based control for rendezvous with non-cooperative spacecraft	26
Numerical investigation of cavity-induced enhanced supersonic mixing with inclined injection strategies	26
System scheme design of electric expander cycle for LOX/LCH4 variable thrust liquid rocket engine	26
Effects of back pressure perturbation on shock train oscillations in a rectangular duct	26
End-to-end design of a robust attitude control and vibration suppression system for large space smart structures	26
Ionospheric and plasmaspheric electron contents from space-time collocated digisonde, COSMIC, and GPS observations and model assessments	25
Control of double gimbal control moment gyro systems using the backstepping control method and a nonlinear disturbance observer	25
Shock train behavior affected by continuous Mach number variation of incoming flow	25
Dynamic characteristics study of regression rate in variable thrust hybrid rocket motor	25
A model for thermal protection ablative material with local thermal non-equilibrium and thermal radiation mechanisms	25
Design of multiple space debris removal missions using machine learning	25
Coordinated motion control of a dual-arm space robot for assembling modular parts	25
Collision-free optimal trajectory generation for a space robot using genetic algorithm	25
Food in space from hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria	25
A novel data-driven method for fault detection and isolation of control moment gyroscopes onboard satellites	25
Lunar shelter construction issues: The state-of-the-art towards 3D printing technologies	25
Development of a supramolecular polymer based self-healing multilayer system for inflatable structures	24
Review of KITE – Electrodynamic tether experiment on the H-II Transfer Vehicle	24
Radiation and space flights safety: An insight	24
Observer-based fixed-time tracking control for space robots in task space	24
Modeling and analysis of ionospheric TEC variability from GPS–TEC measurements using SSA model during 24th solar cycle	24
Dust mitigation technology for lunar exploration utilizing an electron beam	24
Overview of reusable space systems with a look to technology aspects	24
Numerical investigation on a typical scramjet combustor using cavity floor H2 fuel injection strategy	24
A hydrogen peroxide electric pump for throttleable hybrid rocket motor	24
The technology of lunar regolith environment construction on Earth	24
Design and performance assessment of a distributed vibration suppression system of a large flexible antenna during attitude manoeuvres	24
Thermo-mechanical dynamics of two-dimensional FG microbeam subjected to a moving harmonic load	24
Near-optimal interception strategy for orbital pursuit-evasion using deep reinforcement learning	24
Effects of the oxygen mass fraction on the wave propagation modes in a kerosene-fueled rotating detonation combustor	24
Effects of non-uniform operation of emission sites on characteristics of a porous electrospray thruster	23
Unsteady behavior and thermochemical non equilibrium effects in hypersonic double-wedge flows	23
Interval uncertainty-oriented impedance force control for space manipulator with time-dependent reliability	23
Characteristics of methane-air continuous rotating detonation wave in hollow chambers with different diameters	23
Target evaluation for near earth asteroid long-term mining missions	23
Modeling of micro aluminum particle combustion in multiple oxidizers	23
Symplectic analysis on dynamic behaviors of tethered tug–debris system	23
LUMIO: A CubeSat for observing and characterizing micro-meteoroid impacts on the Lunar far side	23
A deep learning approach to solar radio flux forecasting	22
Feasibility study of a novel class of plasma antennas for SatCom navigation systems	22
Spin dynamics of a long tethered sub-satellite system in geostationary orbit	22
Effects of unsteady oblique shock wave on mixing efficiency of two-dimensional supersonic mixing layer	22
Design exploration on the mixing augmentation induced by the oblique shock wave and a novel step in a supersonic flow	22
Characteristics of anchoring locations and angles for GOX/GCH4 flames of an annular pintle injector	22
Deep learning-based Structural Health Monitoring for damage detection on a large space antenna	22
Robotic Lunar Surface Operations 2	22
Drag reduction through shape optimisation for satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit	22
Thermal analysis of advanced plate structures based on ceramic coating on carbon/carbon substrates for aerospace Re-Entry Re-Useable systems	22
Thermochemical non-equilibrium effects on hypersonic shock wave/turbulent boundary-layer interaction	22
Magnetic Positive Positioning: Toward the application in space propulsion	22
Molecular dynamics simulation of ionic liquid electrospray: Revealing the effects of interaction potential models	22
Anomaly effects of 6–10 September 2017 solar flares on ionospheric total electron content over Saudi Arabian low latitudes	22
Satellite Pose Estimation Competition 2021: Results and Analyses	22
Numerical analysis of the hybrid rocket motor with axial injection based on oxidizer flow distribution	22
EDRS-C – The second node of the European Data Relay System is in orbit	22
Using highly porous aluminum alloys and honeycomb structures in spacecraft landing gear	22
A composite framework for co-optimization of spacecraft trajectory and propulsion system	22
Intensification of MILD combustion of methane and hydrogen blend by the application of a magnetic field- a numerical study	21
Aerodynamic Control System for a Deployable Re-entry Capsule	21
Adaptive fuzzy fault-tolerant control for the attitude tracking of spacecraft within finite time	21

Drag-free design based on Embedded Model Control for TianQin project	21
Circumnavigating the sun with diffractive solar sails	21
Data-driven fault detection in a reusable rocket engine using bivariate time-series analysis	21
On improving the radiation resistance of gallium oxide for space applications	21
Demonstration of tethered hovering flight of HTTP-3AT hybrid rocket	21
Neural network optimal control in astrodynamics: Application to the missed thrust problem	21
A machine learning strategy for optimal path planning of space robotic manipulator in on-orbit servicing	21
Nonlinear Earth orbit control using low-thrust propulsion	20
Tracklet-to-orbit association for maneuvering space objects using optimal control theory	20
Energy-optimal trajectory problems in relative motion solved via Theory of Functional Connections	20
Advancement of extreme environment additively manufactured alloys for next generation space propulsion applications	20
Investigation of the evaporation characteristics of a transverse vaporized kerosene jet in supersonic flow	20
Ignition and combustion characteristics of boron agglomerates under different oxygen concentrations	20
Environmental sustainability of future proposed space activities	20
Virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality: For astronaut mental health; and space tourism, education and outreach	20
On-ground validation of a CNN-based monocular pose estimation system for uncooperative spacecraft: Bridging domain shift in rendezvous scenarios	20
Two-phase fuel droplet burning in weightlessness	20
Active vibration control of large space structures: Modelling and experimental testing of offset piezoelectric stack actuators	20
Interstellar probe – Destination: Universe!	20
Relative control of an ion beam shepherd satellite in eccentric orbits	20
Experimental study on the working performance of powdered magnesium and liquid carbon dioxide bipropellant rocket engine for Mars missions	20
Sintering of 3D printable simulated lunar regolith magnesium oxychloride cements	20
Robust control of triangular tethered satellite formation with unmeasured velocities	20
Interstellar Probe: Humanity's exploration of the Galaxy Begins	19
Boundary-layer viscous correction method for hypersonic forebody/inlet integration	19
Thermal calibration of the MEDA-TIRS radiometer onboard NASA's Perseverance rover	19
Spider-silk composite material for aerospace application	19
Attitude estimation and control based on modified unscented Kalman filter for gyro-less satellite with faulty sensors	19
Dynamic computation of a tether-net system capturing a space target via discrete elastic rods and an energy-conserving integrator	19
Thermochemical non-equilibrium effects on aerothermodynamic prediction of laminar double-cone flow	19
Recovery trajectory optimization of the solar-powered stratospheric airship for the station-keeping mission	19
Working with lunar surface materials: Review and analysis of dust mitigation and regolith conveyance technologies	19
Mapped adjoint control transformation method for low-thrust trajectory design	19
Discontinuity wave interactions in generalized magnetogasdynamics	19
Demonstration of ammonia borane-based hypergolic ignitor for hybrid rocket	19
Forward dynamics analysis of origami-folded deployable spacecraft structures	19
Model predictive control for spin-up maneuver of an electrodynamic tether system	19
LIDAR-based multi-step approach for relative state and inertia parameters determination of an uncooperative target	19
Problematic issues of spacecraft development for contactless removal of space debris by ion beam	19
Vibration characteristics analysis of rigid-flexible spacecraft with double-direction hinged solar arrays	19
Protrusion effect on the performance of hybrid rocket with liquefying and non-liquefying fuels	19
Illumination conditions near the Moon's south pole: Implication for a concept design of China's Chang’E−7 lunar polar exploration	19
Enablers, Equippers, Shapers and Movers: A typology of innovation intermediaries' interventions and the development of an emergent innovation system	19
Simulation of a liquid jet in supersonic crossflow by a hybrid CLSVOF-LPT method	19
Effects of local thinning defects and stepped thickness for free vibration of cylindrical shells using a symplectic exact solution approach	19
Numerical simulation of low-melting temperature solid fuel regression in hybrid rocket engines	19
Post-capture control of a tumbling space debris via tether tension	19
The usage of adaptive mesh refinement in simulation of high-velocity collision between impactor and thin-walled containment	18
Effects of joule heating on shock train structure, mathematical modeling with modification of k-ω shear stress transport	18
Exploiting manifolds of L1	18
Coordinated trajectory planning of a dual-arm space robot with multiple avoidance constraints	18
Optimal Q-laws via reinforcement learning with guaranteed stability	18
Electrohydrodynamic thruster for near-space applications	18
Demonstration of 25,000 ignitions on a proto-flight compact heaterless lanthanum hexaboride hollow cathode	18
Investigation of equatorial plasma bubble irregularities under different geomagnetic conditions during the equinoxes and the occurrence of plasma bubble suppression	18
The “Effect of Marangoni Convection on Heat Transfer in Phase Change Materials” experiment	18
Numerical simulation of chemical ablation and mechanical erosion in hybrid rocket nozzle	18
Numerical simulation of hydrogen-air flame acceleration and detonation initiation in tubes equipped with arc obstacles of different chord lengths	18
Analysis of plume–lunar surface interaction and soil erosion during the Chang’E-4 landing process	18
Nonlinear characteristics of the triggering combustion instabilities in solid rocket motors	18
A star identification algorithm based on simplest general subgraph	18
Impact modeling and reactionless control for post-capturing and maneuvering of orbiting objects using a multi-arm space robot	17
Analysis of dynamic characteristics and sensitivity of hydrogen-oxygen expansion cycle rocket engine system	17
Mechanism of transition to detonation in unconfined volumes	17
Investigation of bubble structure in a microchannel under microgravity conditions: Effects of discontinuous wettability with dynamic contact angle	17
Development for petal-type deployable solid-surface reflector by uniaxial rotation mechanism	17
Experimental and numerical investigation of swirling H2	17
A calculation method of a heat rejection system in a lunar power plant consisting of a free-piston Stirling engine (FPSE)	17
Fusion of a machine learning approach and classical orbit predictions	17
A review on hydroxylammonium nitrate (HAN) decomposition techniques for propulsion application	17
Mental health, physical symptoms and biomarkers of stress during prolonged exposure to Antarctica's extreme environment	17
Effects of inclusions on the performance of a solid rocket motor	17
The E.T.PACK project: Towards a fully passive and consumable-less deorbit kit based on low-work-function tether technology	17
Duty-cycle-aware low-thrust trajectory optimization using embedded homotopy	17
Bayesian model evaluation of three k–ω turbulence models for hypersonic shock wave–boundary layer interaction flows	17
Experimental study on shock wave control in high-enthalpy hypersonic flow by using SparkJet actuator	17
An adaptive surrogate model-based fast planning for swarm safe migration along halo orbit	17
Effects of swirl injection on the combustion of a novel composite hybrid rocket fuel grain	17
Multi-criteria design of continuous global coverage Walker and Street-of-Coverage constellations through property assessment	17
System analysis of a Moon base at the south pole: Considering landing sites, ECLSS and ISRU	17
Empirical orthogonal function modelling of total electron content over Nepal and comparison with global ionospheric models	17
Coordinative coupled attitude and orbit control for satellite formation with multiple uncertainties and actuator saturation	17
DSMC investigation of rarefied gas flow over a 2D forward-facing step: Effect of Knudsen number	17
Hybrid lunar inflatable structure	17
Simulation method of debris cloud from fiber-reinforced composite shield under hypervelocity impact	17
Chemical modeling for methane oxy-combustion in Liquid Rocket Engines	17
Performance characteristics of a scramjet engine using JP-10 fuel containing aluminum nanoparticles	16
Usage of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for improved satellite tracking	16
Investigation on the adaptive control of shock wave/turbulent boundary layer interaction based on the secondary circulation jets	16
Supercomputing and artificial intelligence for ensuring safety of space flights	16
Experimental investigation on current modes of ionic liquid electrospray from a coned porous emitter	16
Meta-reinforcement learning for adaptive spacecraft guidance during finite-thrust rendezvous missions	16
Solar electric propulsion by a solar power sail for small spacecraft missions to the outer solar system	16
Neural network approach to solve gas dynamics problems with chemical transformations	16
Analysis of thrust-induced sail plane coning and attitude motion of electric sail	16