Space Power and Electronic Systems
A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310). This special issue belongs to the section "Astronautics & Space Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: space power; electronics systems
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Interests: space power; electronics systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are witnessing a renaissance in space exploration, with missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, alongside the rapid deployment of massive satellite constellations. This ambitious expansion places unprecedented demands on the power and electronic systems that form the backbone of every spacecraft. These systems must operate flawlessly in the harsh radiation environment of space, endure extreme thermal cycles, and deliver ever-increasing performance within tight mass, volume, and cost constraints.
This Special Issue, "Space Power and Electronic Systems", provides a forum for the latest breakthroughs in this critical field. We welcome original research and review articles on topics including, but not limited to, the following: advanced solar power generation; high-density energy storage and battery management systems (BMS); innovative power management, control, and distribution (PCDU) architectures; and radiation-hardened electronics. We are particularly interested in contributions that bridge the gap between traditional high-reliability design and the agile, cost-effective methodologies of the New Space era. Join us in defining the future of technology that will enable the next generation of space exploration.
Prof. Dr. Ausias Garrigós
Dr. Jose M. Blanes
Dr. David Marroquí
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- space power systems
- control and distribution
- new space
- radiation-hardened electronics
- COTS electronics
- satellites
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