Special Issues

Aerospace publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Recent Advances in Applied Aerodynamics (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: CFD; aerodynamic testing; design optimization; flow control; flow– structure interaction; boundary layer transition
Space Power and Electronic Systems submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: space power systems; control and distribution; new space; radiation-hardened electronics; COTS electronics; satellites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Astronautics & Space Science)
Recent Progress in Dynamics, Control, and Guidance of Green Aviation and Advanced Air Mobility submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 659 | Submission Open
Keywords: green aviation; advanced air mobility (AAM); eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing); flight dynamics; control systems; path planning; human– machine interaction; simplified vehicle operation
Airworthiness, Safety and Reliability of Aircraft
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open
Keywords: system safety; system reliability; structure integrity; means of compliance; airworthiness certification; validation and verification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aeronautics)
Enabling Solutions for the Grand Challenge of Electric Propulsion Development
edited by Maryam Reza, Farbod Faraji, Dan M. Goebel and Kurt Polzin
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric propulsion; numerical simulations; advanced diagnostics and experiments; machine-learning-enabled modeling; facility effects; predictive modeling and control; digitalization and digital engineering in EP; physics of EP operation; novel EP system verification approaches; innovative development practices; sustainable and scalable EP system development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Astronautics & Space Science)
Aircraft Noise Mitigation—Concepts, Assessment, and Implementation submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: aircraft noise; noise mitigation; noise reduction concepts; noise assessment methods; low-noise flight operations; airport noise management
Optimal Control in Astrodynamics submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: astrodynamics; space trajectory optimization; spacecraft guidance and control; spacecraft attitude; spacecraft operations; satellite constellations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Astronautics & Space Science)
Formation Flight of Fixed-Wing Aircraft submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1393 | Submission Open
Keywords: formation flight; fixed-wing UAV; swarm; drones; unmanned aerial vehicle; guidance; obstacle avoidance; obstacle detection; dynamics; trajectory computation; path planning; simulation; experimental; testing; campaign; fixed-wing aircraft; multi-UAV; multi-aircraft; cooperative; coordination; flocking; multi-agent; distributed sensor; observer; formation flight mission; mission planning; performance; collective conscience; cellular; leader-follower; leader; wingman; formation optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aeronautics)
High Speed Aircraft and Engine Design
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-speed aerodynamics; propulsion systems; high-speed flight
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aeronautics)
Advanced Spacecraft/Satellite Technologies (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiation protection; thermal management; guidance; navigation and control; space power and propulsion; space structure; communication; life support; on-orbit servicing; assembly; and manufacturing; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Astronautics & Space Science)
Aerodynamic Analysis of a High-Speed Aircraft: From Hypersonic Down to Subsonic Speeds submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-speed flow; supersonic flow; hypersonic flow; aerodynamics; aerothermodynamics; scramjet propulsion; computational fluid dynamics; MDO
Breakthrough Propulsion for Spacecraft
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: breakthrough propulsion; interstellar travel; advanced in-space propulsion; warp drive; vacuum forces
(This special issue belongs to the Section Astronautics & Space Science)
Next-Generation Drones for Urban Air Mobility: Advances and Innovations submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1645 | Submission Open
Keywords: next-generation drones; urban air mobility (UAM); innovative materials; hybrid and conventional propulsion; carbon-neutral and zero-emission fuels; AI-powered navigation; flight control systems; communication networks; safety protocols; autonomous flight
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aeronautics)
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