Advanced AI and Robotic Technologies for Spacecraft Modelling, Optimization, and Decision-Making
A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310). This special issue belongs to the section "Astronautics & Space Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 51
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Interests: deep space explorations; space economy; radio frequency identification (RFID) and supply chain technologies; wireless sensor networks (WSNs); decision support systems and artificial intelligence (AI); big data analytics; resilience engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics have provided new opportunities for the enhancement of spacecrafts and deep space exploration. Space missions have grown in complexity due to the interplanetary exploration of large satellite constellations for telecommunications and navigations, space stations in our orbit, the moon, Mars and other planets. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative AI and robotic techniques that could significantly enhance the autonomy of spacecraft by enabling spacecraft to operate with minimal human intervention, autonomously adapt to dynamic space environments, and optimize mission execution. These key technologies have been proven to enhance the efficiency, safety, and adaptability of spacecraft, and enhance their navigation, sensor fusion, energy management, and fault detection systems, providing greater robustness and reliability during missions. They can assist spacecraft in operating autonomously in a challenging unknown environment, improving the success of missions and their cost-effectiveness.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: AI and robotics-based autonomous navigation and control systems, mission optimization through AI-driven decision-making, fault detection and predictive maintenance for spacecraft systems, and AI-enhanced space situational awareness. This Special Issue will also serve as a platform for sharing innovative research that promotes the future of autonomous deep space exploration missions.
The topics to be covered in this Special Issue include:
- Autonomous navigation using reinforcement learning and deep neural networks.
- AI and robot driven autonomous path planning and decision-making for space exploration.
- Real-time trajectory prediction and optimization for long-duration space missions.
- Multi-agent systems for spacecraft coordination and navigation in dynamic and uncertain environments.
- Multi-objective optimization for resource allocation in spacecraft planning and operations.
- Optimizing spacecraft power and energy management and fuel efficiency
- AI-agent-based monitoring systems for spacecraft health and performance.
- Distributed AI algorithms such as Federated Machine Learning for communication and collaboration among spacecraft.
- Swarm intelligence for autonomous space exploration and data collection.
- Integration of AI with attitude control and propulsion systems.
- AI Cyber defense for space missions and operations.
- LLM for deep space exploration planning, control and execution.
Prof. Dr. Andrew W. H. Ip
Prof. Dr. Zhuming Bi
Prof. Dr. Kai Leung Yung
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- space exploration
- space missions
- spacecraft planning
- artificial intelligence
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