Innovative Methods for Satellite and Space Debris Identification and Motion Reconstruction

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancement of space exploration and exploitation and satellite technology has led to an increasing number of in-orbit objects. This growth in space debris poses significant challenges regarding the safety and sustainability of future space missions. To address this critical issue, we are inviting researchers and experts in the field to contribute their original research to a Special Issue on "Innovative Methods for Satellite and Space Debris Identification and Motion Reconstruction".

This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research on the development of novel techniques and methodologies for the identification and motion reconstruction of satellites and space debris. We encourage submissions that explore a wide range of innovative approaches, including, but not limited to:

• Sensor fusion and data integration techniques for space debris tracking and identification;
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms for automated detection and classification of satellites and debris;
• Advanced image processing and computer vision techniques for satellite imagery analysis;
• Radar and lidar-based methods for space debris detection and tracking;
• Multi-sensor data fusion for accurate motion estimation and trajectory prediction of space objects.
• Statistical modeling and optimization techniques for space debris population analysis;
• Innovative sensor technologies and platforms for space situational awareness;
• Modeling and tracking of novel mission profiles (e.g., SSTO, suborbital spaceplanes, mega-constellations, and higher-orbit exploitation);
• Mitigation techniques for space debris density and population;
• Uncertainty quantification and error propagation in space debris tracking and motion reconstruction.

Authors are encouraged to present original research articles that provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in this rapidly evolving field.

Dr. Leonardo Parisi
Dr. Paolo Marzioli
Guest Editors

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• satellite
• space debris
• identification
• motion
• tracking
• orbit determination
• attitude