[HTML][HTML] Artificial intelligence for trusted autonomous satellite operations

K Thangavel, R Sabatini, A Gardi, K Ranasinghe… - Progress in Aerospace …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
for aerospace applications have brought about new opportunities for the fast-growing …

Deep learning and artificial neural networks for spacecraft dynamics, navigation and control

S Silvestrini, M Lavagna - Drones, 2022 - mdpi.com
The growing interest in Artificial Intelligence is pervading several domains of technology and
robotics research. Only recently has the space community started to investigate deep …

[HTML][HTML] Deep reinforcement learning spacecraft guidance with state uncertainty for autonomous shape reconstruction of uncooperative target

A Brandonisio, L Capra, M Lavagna - Advances in Space Research, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, space research has shifted heavily its focus towards enhanced autonomy on-
board spacecrafts for on-orbit servicing activities (OOS). OOS and proximity operations …

Network architecture and action space analysis for deep reinforcement learning towards spacecraft autonomous guidance

L Capra, A Brandonisio, M Lavagna - Advances in Space Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The growing ferment towards enhanced autonomy on-board spacecrafts is driving the
research of leading space agencies. Concurrently, the rapid developments of Artificial …

[HTML][HTML] Mission analysis and guidance and control for the SpEye inspection CubeSat

G Borelli, G Gaias, Y Nakajima, C Colombo… - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
The space community is moving forward with the development of in-orbit servicing and
removal technologies to enable the circular economy in space and improve future space …

Deep reinforcement learning for autonomous spacecraft inspection using illumination

D van Wijk, K Dunlap, M Majji, KL Hobbs - arXiv preprint arXiv:2308.02743, 2023 - arxiv.org
This paper investigates the problem of on-orbit spacecraft inspection using a single free-
flying deputy spacecraft, equipped with an optical sensor, whose controller is a neural …

Space Processor Computation Time Analysis for Reinforcement Learning and Run Time Assurance Control Policies

NP Hamilton, K Dunlap, F Viramontes… - AIAA SCITECH 2025 …, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
As the number of spacecraft on orbit continues to grow, it is challenging for human operators
to constantly monitor and plan for all missions. Autonomous control methods such as …

Investigating the Impact of Observation Space Design Choices On Training Reinforcement Learning Solutions for Spacecraft Problems

N Hamilton, K Dunlap, KL Hobbs - arXiv preprint arXiv:2501.06016, 2025 - arxiv.org
Recent research using Reinforcement Learning (RL) to learn autonomous control for
spacecraft operations has shown great success. However, a recent study showed their …

Safe Spacecraft Inspection via Deep Reinforcement Learning and Discrete Control Barrier Functions

D van Wijk, K Dunlap, M Majji, K Hobbs - Journal of Aerospace …, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
While reinforcement learning (RL) offers high-performance solutions to complex tasks, its
trial-and-error paradigm presents safety concerns when exploring unsafe states may be …

Meta-reinforcement learning for spacecraft proximity operations guidance and control in cislunar space

G Fereoli, H Schaub, P Di Lizia - Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
Innovative lightweight and model-free guidance algorithms are essential to achieve full
autonomy of spacecraft and address future space exploration challenges. In the near future …