A techno-economic assessment and tradespace exploration of low earth orbit mega-constellations

KT Li, CA Hofmann, H Reder… - IEEE Communications …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
As part of “New Space,” low Earth orbit mega-constellations are gaining increasing
popularity as the instrument for delivering broadband Internet from space. Apart from …

Deterministic Multistage Constellation Reconfiguration Using Integer Programming and Sequential Decision-Making Methods

HW Lee, DO Williams Rogers, BD Pearl… - Journal of Spacecraft …, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
This paper addresses the problem of reconfiguring Earth observation satellite constellation
systems through multiple stages. The Multistage Constellation Reconfiguration Problem …

4D printing of polycarbonate ternary composites and the biomimetic folding deployment mechanisms

G Li, H Li, Q Liu, H Sun, Y Nie, Q Li, W Wu, S Ge… - … Composites and Hybrid …, 2025 - Springer
Abstract 4D printing of shape-morphing systems have promising application prospects in
satellites which are suffering from the complex structure of satellite solar panels, unreliable …

A prediction method of thermal deformation of near-zero war** sandwich structure under non-uniform temperature field

X Han, H Yu, X Guo, H Zhou, J Rong - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2025 - Elsevier
The thermal deformation of structure in non-uniform thermal environment in space is a
critical factor affecting the imaging accuracy of remote sensing satellite. In this study, the …

Initial Identification of Thrust and Orbit Elements for Continuous Thrust Spacecraft in Circular Orbit

S Zhao, X Tao, Z Li - Aerospace, 2023 - mdpi.com
Continuous thrust spacecraft in circular orbits have had a great influence on the
identification and cataloging of space targets. Gaussian-type orbital element variational …

[HTML][HTML] Routing cost-integrated intelligent handover strategy for multi-layer LEO mega-constellation networks

YIN Zhenglong, C Quan, Y Lei, Z Yong… - Chinese Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mega-constellation networks, exemplified by Starlink, are
poised to play a pivotal role in future mobile communication networks, due to their low …

An Exact Algorithm for Multi-Task Large-Scale Inter-Satellite Routing Problem with Time Windows and Capacity Constraints

J Liu, G Zhang, L ** the Reconfigurable Earth Observation Satellite Scheduling Problem
BD Pearl, JM Miller, HW Lee - AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
One of the most important tasks performed by Earth observation satellites is the monitoring
of planetary phenomena, such as natural disasters, societal development, and other various …

AI methods of control for distributed space systems: a review

O Granichin, A Tikhonov, Y Ivanskiy… - 2024 8th Scientific …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The paper is a short review of the problems arising in control of distributed systems of
spacecraft due to different kinds of uncertainties and of various AI-based approaches to deal …

Collaborative Constellation Analysis Framework for Wildfire Observing Missions

RS Schaefer, PT Grogan - 2024 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This study creates and analyzes a framework for collaborative command and control within a
constellation. The study will contribute to the evolution of satellite cooperation strategies for …