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:
- Space Mechanisms and Robots (Deadline: 30 May 2025)
- Green Propellants for In-Space Propulsion (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Development of Novel Orbital Debris Protection Systems (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Space System Design (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace Propulsion (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Laser Propulsion Science and Technology (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Thermal Protection System Design of Space Vehicles (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Asteroid Impact Avoidance (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Spacecraft Orbit Transfers (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Dynamics and Control of Space On-Orbit Operations (Deadline: 30 August 2025)
- Space Propulsion: Advances and Challenges (3rd Volume) (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Precise Orbit Determination of the Spacecraft (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Spacecraft Trajectory Design (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Advances in Space Surveillance and Tracking (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Advances in Asteroid Dynamics (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Green Propulsion: Present Solutions and Perspectives for Powering Environmentally Friendly Space Missions (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- New Concepts in Spacecraft Guidance Navigation and Control (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
- Space Robotics and Embodied Intelligence: Advancing Autonomous Exploration (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Application of Tether Technology in Space (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Situational Awareness Using Space-Based Sensor Networks (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Flow and Heat Transfer in Solid Rocket Motors (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Guidance, Navigation and Control Algorithms for Satellite Formation Flying (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Lunar Construction (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Small Satellite Missions (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Enabling Solutions for the Grand Challenge of Electric Propulsion Development (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Optimal Control in Astrodynamics (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
- Space Systems Dynamics (Closed)
