Abstract 50,000+ satellites are scheduled for launch by 2030, bringing both massive
opportunities and equally massive challenges. Key among these challenges is the ability to …

Accurate prediction of aerodynamic forces in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) remains a key challenge
for space situational awareness (SSA) and space traffic management (STM) activities. A …

Constellations of miniaturized satellites that provide novel and cost-effective capabilities are
a growing trend for space systems. Economically viable miniature satellite constellations …

Orbit debris mitigation restrictions placed on the growing number of miniaturised spacecraft
often constrain their operational altitudes to less than approximately 600km where drag …

From satellite navigation to weather forecasting, the use of space technology is an
increasingly fruitful part of our everyday lives. A growing contingent of commercial …

Spacecraft‐plasma interactions are studied with self‐consistent numerical simulations of
magnetized plasmas, where electrons are strongly magnetized whereas ions are weakly …

Abstract Objects in a flowing plasma may exchange momentum both directly, through gas-
surface interactions, and indirectly, through field effects. Applying a control surface approach …

The increasingly congested near earth environment requires accurate orbital modelling to
prevent collision events that threaten access to space infrastructure. Ionospheric …

A novel method for close-proximity formation flying under differential atmospheric drag using
Coulomb forces is investigated for applications in Earth sensing, space-situational …

The accurate prediction of the motion of resident space objects (RSOs) in Low Earth Orbit
(LEO) requires knowledge of all forces acting on these objects, which includes active and …