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:
- Combustion and Flow in Propulsion Systems (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Intelligent Multi-Agent Systems for Advanced Space Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Enabling Solutions for the Grand Challenge of Electric Propulsion Development (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Intelligent Autonomous Control and Decision-Making for Spacecraft (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Intelligent Guidance, Navigation, and Control for Next-Generation Spacecraft (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Space Propulsion: Advances and Challenges (4th Edition) (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Progress in Satellite Formation Flying Technologies (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advanced Satellite Communications for Engineers and Scientists (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advances in Space Surveillance and Tracking (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Advanced Manufacturing, Assembly, and Testing Technologies for Spacecraft (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Heat and Mass Transfer in Rocket Propulsion (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Modern Small Spacecraft Design (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Combustion and Thermo-Fluid Dynamics in Liquid Rocket Engines (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Situational Awareness Using Space-Based Sensor Networks (Deadline: 18 December 2026)
- Heritage and Innovation: Solid Propellants Throughout a Century of Rocket Development (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Precise Orbit Determination of the Spacecraft (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- AI-Enhanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control for High-Precision Space Missions (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advances in Lunar Exploration (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Guidance and Control of Advanced Aerospace Vehicle from Near Space to Orbit (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Energy and Thermal Management Systems for Small Satellites (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Spacecraft Orbit Transfers (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advanced AI and Robotic Technologies for Spacecraft Modelling, Optimization, and Decision-Making (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Orbital Mechanics and Optimal Control for Space Missions (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Advanced Spacecraft/Satellite Technologies (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Lunar Exploration (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Breakthrough Propulsion for Spacecraft (Deadline: 25 February 2027)
- Space Object Tracking (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Space System Design (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Advanced Electric and Plasma Propulsion Systems: Plasma Dynamics, Performance Optimization, and Space Applications (Deadline: 30 March 2027)
- Advanced and Intelligent Attitude Control for Spacecraft (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Spacecraft Close-Proximity Operations (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Advanced Electric Propulsion System (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Advanced Dynamics, Innovative Design, and Engineering Implementation for Space Propulsion Systems (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Space Optical Instrumentation (Deadline: 15 April 2027)
- Flow and Heat Transfer in Solid Rocket Motors (Deadline: 20 April 2027)
- Global Navigation Satellite System (Deadline: 30 April 2027)
- Spacecraft Dynamics, Resilient Control and Space Environment Interactions (Deadline: 31 May 2027)
- Innovations in Thermal Control and Management for Spacecraft (Deadline: 30 June 2027)
- Advanced Ultra-High-Temperature Materials and Thermal Protection Systems for Aerospace Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2027)
- Recent Advances in Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 August 2027)
- Space Robotics and Embodied Intelligence: Advancing Autonomous Exploration (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 August 2027)
