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:
- Advanced Technology of Distributed Space Systems: Formation-Flying, Swarms, and Constellations (Deadline: 20 June 2024)
- Advances on Autonomous Navigation for Spacecraft Proximity Operations and Formation Flying: Algorithms Development and Verification Methods (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- The (Near) Future of Space Resources (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Orbit Determination Methods for Space Missions and Applications to the Exploration of the Solar System (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Small Satellite Missions (Deadline: 30 July 2024)
- Spacecraft Orbit Transfers (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Innovative Methods for Satellite and Space Debris Identification and Motion Reconstruction (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Spacecraft Sample Collection (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Guidance, Navigation and Control Algorithms for Satellite Formation Flying (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Space Navigation and Control Technologies (Deadline: 28 August 2024)
- Advances in CubeSat Sails and Tethers (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Space Propulsion: Advances and Challenges (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Advanced Spacecraft/Satellite Technologies (Deadline: 1 September 2024)
- Planetary Exploration (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Advances in Lunar Exploration (Deadline: 15 October 2024)
- Advanced Design for Lightweight Space Materials and Structural Systems (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Deep Space Exploration (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace Propulsion (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
- Space Systems Dynamics (Closed)