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:
- Advances on Autonomous Navigation for Spacecraft Proximity Operations and Formation Flying: Algorithms Development and Verification Methods (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- Space Navigation and Control Technologies (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Orbit Determination Methods for Space Missions and Applications to the Exploration of the Solar System (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Spacecraft Orbit Transfers (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Space Mechanisms and Robots (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Deep Space Exploration (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Advances in Lunar Exploration (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- The (Near) Future of Space Resources (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Advanced Design for Lightweight Space Materials and Structural Systems (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Asteroid Impact Avoidance (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Green Propellants for In-Space Propulsion (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Spacecraft Sample Collection (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Small Satellite Missions (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Innovative Methods for Satellite and Space Debris Identification and Motion Reconstruction (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Launch Vehicles (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Planetary Exploration (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Advances in Asteroid Dynamics (Deadline: 15 March 2025)
- Space Sampling and Exploration Robotics (Deadline: 20 March 2025)
- Space System Design (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Precise Orbit Determination of the Spacecraft (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Lunar, Planetary, and Small-Body Exploration (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Application of Tether Technology in Space (Deadline: 10 April 2025)
- New Concepts in Spacecraft Guidance Navigation and Control (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Space Robotics and Embodied Intelligence: Advancing Autonomous Exploration (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Green Propulsion: Present Solutions and Perspectives for Powering Environmentally Friendly Space Missions (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Intelligent Perception, Decision and Autonomous Control in Aerospace (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Development of Novel Orbital Debris Protection Systems (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace Propulsion (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Thermal Protection System Design of Space Vehicles (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Laser Propulsion Science and Technology (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Space Propulsion: Advances and Challenges (3rd Volume) (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Flow and Heat Transfer in Solid Rocket Motors (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
- Space Systems Dynamics (Closed)
