We conduct research in Astrodynamics and Space Applications. Our research addresses scientific and engineering challenges in space exploration through advancing the state of the art in space mission design, space trajectory optimization, spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), and space autonomy. To this end, we develop new mathematical and computational methods combining expertise from astrodynamics, control theory, optimization, stochastic systems, and probabilistic decision making.

Applications of our research include, but are not limited to: efficient and reliable space transporation to support robotic and crewed exploration in cislunar space, interplanetary space, planetary systems, and beyond; spaceflight for in-situ space resource utilization at the Moon, asteroids, and planets; on-orbit satellite servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (OSAM) in Earth orbits and cislunar space; and space-based science enabled by advanced spaceflight technologies and space autonomy.

See our Research page to learn more about our research projects