Drastic miniaturization of electronics and ingression of next-generation nanomaterials into
space technology have provoked a renaissance in interplanetary flights and near-Earth …

This comprehensive study delves into the significance of asteroid research and proposes a
systematic classification consisting of seven distinct categories. Initially, a concise definition …

The transition from old space to new space along with increasing commercialization has a
major impact on space flight, in general, and on electric propulsion (EP) by ion thrusters, in …

This report continues the practice where the IAU Working Group on Cartographic
Coordinates and Rotational Elements revises recommendations regarding those topics for …

In space mission design, an important operational constraint is planned periodic coast arcs
during which various mission-critical tasks such as navigation or ground communications …

A major challenge for gravitational-wave (GW) detection in the μ Hz band is engineering a
test mass (TM) with sufficiently low acceleration noise. We propose a GW detection concept …

DESTINY+ is an upcoming JAXA Epsilon medium-class mission to fly by the Geminids
meteor shower parent body (3200) Phaethon. It will be the world's first spacecraft to escape …

Indirect methods used for solving optimal-control problems, when combined with proper
initialization and homotopy approaches, remain attractive for space trajectory optimization …

In May 2019, the mission concept for Psyche: Journey to a Metal World, led by principal
investigator Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton of Arizona State University, was authorized to enter its …

Efficient performance of a number of engineering systems is achieved through different
modes of operation-yielding systems described as “hybrid”, containing both real-valued and …