Reinforcement learning in spacecraft control applications: Advances, prospects, and challenges

M Tipaldi, R Iervolino, PR Massenio - Annual Reviews in Control, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents and analyzes Reinforcement Learning (RL) based approaches to solve
spacecraft control problems. Different application fields are considered, eg, guidance …

Survey of machine learning techniques in spacecraft control design

M Shirobokov, S Trofimov, M Ovchinnikov - Acta Astronautica, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, a survey on the machine learning techniques in spacecraft control design is
given. Among the applications of machine learning on the subject are the design of optimal …

Deep reinforcement learning for six degree-of-freedom planetary landing

B Gaudet, R Linares, R Furfaro - Advances in Space Research, 2020 - Elsevier
This work develops a deep reinforcement learning based approach for Six Degree-of-
Freedom (DOF) planetary powered descent and landing. Future Mars missions will require …

Deep reinforcement learning for spacecraft proximity operations guidance

K Hovell, S Ulrich - Journal of spacecraft and rockets, 2021 - arc.aiaa.org
This paper introduces a guidance strategy for spacecraft proximity operations, which
leverages deep reinforcement learning, a branch of artificial intelligence. This technique …

Deep learning for autonomous lunar landing

R Furfaro, I Bloise, M Orlandelli, P Di Lizia… - Advances in the …, 2018 - re.public.polimi.it
Over the past few years, encouraged by advancements in parallel computing technologies
(eg, Graphic Processing Units, GPUs), availability of massive labeled data as well as …

Closed-loop deep neural network optimal control algorithm and error analysis for powered landing under uncertainties

W Li, Y Song, L Cheng, S Gong - Astrodynamics, 2023 - Springer
Real-time guidance is critical for the vertical recovery of rockets. However, traditional
sequential convex optimization algorithms suffer from shortcomings in terms of their poor …

Space noncooperative object active tracking with deep reinforcement learning

D Zhou, G Sun, W Lei, L Wu - IEEE Transactions on Aerospace …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Actively tracking an arbitrary space noncooperative object relied on visual sensor remains a
challenging problem. In this article, we provide an open-source benchmark for space …

Image-based deep reinforcement learning for autonomous lunar landing

A Scorsoglio, R Furfaro, R Linares… - AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum, 2020 - arc.aiaa.org
Future missions to the Moon and Mars will require advanced guidance navigation and
control algorithms for the powered descent phase. These algorithm should be capable of …

Squeezing data from a rock: Machine learning for martian science

TP Nagle-McNaughton, LA Scuderi, N Erickson - Geosciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Data analysis methods have scarcely kept pace with the rapid increase in Earth
observations, spurring the development of novel algorithms, storage methods, and …

A recurrent deep architecture for quasi-optimal feedback guidance in planetary landing

R Furfaro, I Bloise, M Orlandelli, P Di Lizia… - Advances in the …, 2020 - re.public.polimi.it
Precision landing on large planetary bodies is an important technology that enables future
human and robotic exploration of the solar system. For example, over the past decade …