New Space: Advances in Space Science and Engineering

The evolution of space science and engineering into a new era is reaching a turning point due to the emergence of diverse global space players, in both private and public sectors, as well as the proliferation of disruptive technologies for space applications. The next phase of research and development in the field will likely lead to a transformation from “spacefaring nations” to “nations of spacecrafters”, resulting in more access to space at a lower cost and faster pace, thus leading to a surge of intimate knowledge of space and its resources.

This Special Issue presents feature papers in the form of original research articles as well as comprehensive state-of-the-art surveys, on recent scientific discoveries and technological advancements in the field. The topics include but are not limited to spacecraft miniaturization; autonomy and intelligence for space systems; spacecraft formation flying dynamics and controls; fractionated spacecraft; concurrent engineering of space systems; space manipulators; on-orbit rendezvous, servicing and assembly; space-based surveillance and in situ exploration; planetary rovers; utilization of space resources; space debris remediation and mitigation; etc.

Only submissions with a very high caliber will be selected for publication in the Special Issue, through a careful peer-review process on the condition of no valid rejection report from any reviewer.

Prof. Dr. M. Reza Emami
Guest Editor

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