Astronautics & Space Science
A section of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310).
Section Information
Aims
The Astronautics and Space Science section of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310) is devoted to the publication of original papers, review articles, short notes and communications related to all fields of space engineering, technology and science, linked to current and future applications in the design, manufacture, operations, control and maintenance of spacecraft and space missions.
Scope
We encourage submissions related to, but not limited to, the following subject areas:
- spaceflight mechanics
- astrodynamics
- space research instrumentation
- space and Earth observation
- space vehicles' operation, control and maintenance
- space applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning
- satellite technology
- microgravity
- space station technology
- new space economy
- space mission design
- space debris observation, mitigation and removal strategies
- space transportation systems
- space propulsion
- space situational awareness
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Laser Propulsion Science and Technology (Deadline: 29 September 2023)
- Re-entry Analysis and Prediction (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Space Telescopes & Payloads (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Meteorological Satellites Data Analysis (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Advances in CubeSat Sails and Tethers (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Advanced Chemical Propulsion and Electric Propulsion (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Satellite Formation Flying: Dynamics and Control (Deadline: 17 November 2023)
- GNC for the Moon, Mars, and Beyond (Deadline: 24 November 2023)
- Advances on Autonomous Navigation for Spacecraft Proximity Operations and Formation Flying: Algorithms Development and Verification Methods (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Space Sampling and Exploration Robotics (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Spacecraft Potential Theory and Observations (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Human Behaviors in Space Exploration Mission (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Space-Based Laser Systems for Small Debris Removal (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Advanced Technology of Distributed Space Systems: Formation-Flying, Swarms, and Constellations (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Heuristic Planning for Space Missions (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Spacecraft Orbit Transfers (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Space Trajectory Planning (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Orbit Determination Methods for Space Missions and Applications to the Exploration of the Solar System (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Deployable Space Structures and Mechanisms (Deadline: 30 January 2024)
- Track Detection of Resident Space Objects (Deadline: 31 January 2024)
- Planetary Exploration (Deadline: 31 January 2024)
- Advances in Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) for Planetary Exploration (Deadline: 9 February 2024)
- Space Systems Preliminary Design (Deadline: 28 February 2024)
- Small Satellite Missions (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Guidance, Navigation and Control Algorithms for Satellite Formation Flying (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Space Electric Propulsion Technology (Deadline: 15 March 2024)
- Micro/Nono Satellites Missions and Control (Deadline: 15 March 2024)
- Innovative Methods for Satellite and Space Debris Identification and Motion Reconstruction (Deadline: 31 March 2024)
- Spacecraft Detection and Pose Estimation (Deadline: 31 March 2024)
- Space Propulsion: Advances and Challenges (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
