Publications

There is a wide range of space logistics research in academia and industry. The following particularly lists several key scholarly publications by TC members, including those at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Stevens Institute of Technology, and the Jet Propulsion Lab at the California Institute of Technology, among others.

• Space Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Methods

  • M. Isaji, Y. Takubo, and K. Ho, “Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Approach to Integrated Space Mission Planning and Spacecraft Design,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 59, No. 5, pp. 1660-1670, 2022. Full-Text Link

  • H. Chen, T. Sarton du Jonchay, L. Hou, and K. Ho, “Multi-Fidelity Space Mission Planning and Infrastructure Design Framework for Space Resource Logistics,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 58 No. 2, pp. 538-551, 2021. Full-Text Link

  • H. Chen, T. Sarton du Jonchay, L. Hou, and K. Ho, “Integrated In-Situ Resource Utilization System Design and Logistics for Mars Exploration,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 170, pp. 80-92, 2020. Full-Text Link

  • H. Chen, H. Lee, and K. Ho, “Space Transportation System and Mission Planning for Regular Interplanetary Missions,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 56, No. 1, pp. 12-20, 2019. Full-Text Link

  • Z. Chen, H. Chen, and K. Ho, “Analytical Optimization Methods for Space Logistics,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 55, No. 6, pp. 1582-1586, 2018. Full-Text Link

  • H. Chen and K. Ho, “Integrated Space Logistics Mission Planning and Spacecraft Design with Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Programming,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 55, No. 2, pp. 365-381, 2018. Full-Text Link

  • K. Ho, O. de Weck, J. Hoffman, and R. Shishko, “Campaign-Level Dynamic Network Modelling for Spaceflight Logistics for the Flexible Path Concept,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 123, pp. 51-61, 2016. Full-Text Link

  • T. Ishimatsu, O. de Weck, J. Hoffman, Y. Ohkami, and R. Shishko, “Generalized Multicommodity Network Flow Model for the Earth-Moon-Mars Logistics System,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 53, No. 1, pp. 25-38, 2016.

  • K. Ho, O. de Weck, J. Hoffman, and R. Shishko, “Dynamic Modeling and Optimization for Space Logistics Using Time-Expanded Networks,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 105, No. 2, pp. 428-443, 2014. Full-Text Link

• Space Campaign Logistics Analysis Methods

  • P. Grogan, O. de Weck, and C. Lee, "Comparative Usability Study of Two Space Logistics Analysis Tools," AIAA SPACE 2011 Conference & Exposition, 2011.

  • A. Siddiqi, O. de Weck, G. Lee, and S. Shull, "Matrix Modeling Methods for Spaceflight Campaign Logistics Analysis," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 46, No. 5, pp. 1037-1048, 2009.

  • G. Lee G., E. Jordan, R. Shishko, O. de Weck, N. Armar, and A. Siddiqi, “Design of Experiments in Campaign Logistics Analysis,” AIAA SPACE 2008 Conference & Exposition, 2008.

  • E. Gralla, S. Shull, G. Lee, R. Shishko, and O. de Weck, "A Modeling Framework for Interplanetary Supply Chains", AIAA SPACE 2006 Conference & Exposition, 2006.

  • S. Shull, E. Gralla, O. de Weck, A. Siddiqi, and R. Shishko, "The Future of Asset Management for Human Space Exploration: Supply Classification and an Interplanetary Supply Chain Management Database," AIAA SPACE 2006 Conference & Exposition, 2006.

• Space Campaign Design for Commercialization

  • H. Chen, M. Ornik, and K. Ho, “Space Exploration Architecture and Design Framework for Commercialization,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 59, No. 2, pp. 538-551, 2022. Full-Text Link

  • T. Sarton du Jonchay, H. Chen, A. Wieger, Z. Szajnfarber, and K. Ho, “Space Architecture Design for Commercial Suitability: A Case Study in In-Situ Resource Utilization Systems,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 175, pp. 45-50, 2020. Full-Text Link

  • R. Shishko, H. Price, B. Wilcox, et al., “An Affordable Lunar Architecture Emphasizing Commercial and International Partnering Opportunities," Proceedings of the IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana, 2018.

• Space Campaign Design Under Uncertainties

  • Y. Takubo, H. Chen, and K. Ho, “Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning Framework for Stochastic Spaceflight Campaign Design,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 59, No.2, pp. 421-433, 2022. Full-Text Link

  • H. Chen, B. Gardner, P. Grogan, and K. Ho, “Flexibility Management for Space Logistics via Decision Rules,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 58, No. 5, pp. 1314-1324, 2021. Full-Text Link

• Optimal Use of High-Thrust and Low-Thrust Tugs in Space Campaign Design

  • B. Jagannatha and K. Ho, “Event-Driven Network Model for Space Mission Optimization with High-Thrust and Low-Thrust Spacecraft,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 57, No. 3, pp. 446-463, 2020. Full-Text Link

  • B. Jagannatha and K. Ho, “Optimization of In-Space Supply Chain Design Using High-Thrust and Low-Thrust Propulsion Technologies,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 55, No. 3, pp. 648-659, 2018. Full-Text Link

• In-Space/On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM/OSAM) Architecting, Planning. and Design

  • T. Sarton du Jonchay, H. Chen, M. Isaji, Y. Shimane, and K. Ho, “On-Orbit Servicing Optimization Framework with High- and Low-Thrust Propulsion Tradeoff,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 59, No. 1, pp. 33-48, 2022. Full-Text Link

  • T. Sarton du Jonchay, H. Chen, O. Gunasekara, and K. Ho “Framework for Modeling and Optimization of On-Orbit Servicing Operations under Demand Uncertainties,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 58. No. 4, pp. 1157-1173, 2021. Full-Text Link

  • K. Ho, H. Wang, P. DeTrempe, T. Sarton du Jonchay, and K. Tomita, “Semi-Analytical Model for Design and Analysis of On-Orbit Servicing Architecture,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 57, No. 6, pp. 1129-1138, 2020. Full-Text Link

  • M. Moraguez and O. de Weck, "Benefits of In-space Manufacturing Technology Development for Human Spaceflight," Proceedings of the IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana, 2020.

  • P. Sears and K. Ho, “Impact Evaluation of In-Space Additive Manufacturing and Recycling Technologies for On-Orbit Servicing,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 55, No. 6, pp. 1498-1508, 2018. Full-Text Link

  • T. Sarton du Jonchay and K. Ho, “Quantification of the Responsiveness of On-Orbit Servicing Infrastructure for Modularized Earth-Orbiting Platforms,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 132, pp. 192-203, 2017. Full-Text Link

• Mega-Scale Satellite Constellation Logistics

  • H. Lee, S. Shimizu, S. Yoshikawa, and K. Ho, “Satellite Constellation Pattern Optimization for Complex Regional Coverage,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vo. 57, No. 6, pp. 1309-1327, 2020. Full-Text Link

  • P. Jakob, S. Shimizu, S. Yoshikawa, and K. Ho, “Optimal Satellite Constellation Spare Strategy Using Multi-Echelon Inventory Control,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 56, No. 5, pp. 1449-1461, 2019. Full-Text Link

  • H. Lee, P. Jakob, K. Ho, S. Shimizu, and S. Yoshikawa, “Optimization of Satellite Constellation Deployment Strategy Considering Uncertain Areas of Interest,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 153, pp. 213-228, 2018. Full-Text Link

• Space Station/Habitat Logistics and Spare Strategy

  • A. Maxwell, A. Wilhite, and K. Ho, “Spare Strategy Analysis for Life Support Systems for Human Space Exploration,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 58, No. 5, pp. 1394-1405, 2021. Full-Text Link

  • R. Shishko, et al., “Mars Colony In-Situ Resource Utilization: An Integrated Architecture and Economics Model,” Acta Astronautica, No. 138, pp. 53-67, 2017.

  • A. Owens, O. de Weck, C. Stromgren, K. Goodliff, and W. Cirillo, "Supportability Challenges, Metrics, and Key Decisions for Future Human Spaceflight," AIAA SPACE 2017 Conference and Exposition, 2017.

  • R. Shishko, R. Fradet, S. Saydam, et al., “An Integrated Economics Model for ISRU in Support of a Mars Colony—Initial Results Report,” AIAA SciTech Space Resources Symposium, 2017.

  • S. Do, A. Owens, and O. de Weck, "HabNet–An Integrated Habitation and Supportability Architecting and Analysis Environment," 45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015.

  • A. Assad and O. de Weck, "Model of Medical Supply and Astronaut Health for Long-duration Human Spaceflight," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 106, pp. 47-62, 2015.

  • A. Owens and O. de Weck, "Use of Semi-Markov Models for Quantitative ECLSS Reliability Analysis: Spares and Buffer Sizing," 44th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2014.

  • Siddiqi, A., and de Weck, O. L., "Spare Parts Requirements for Space Missions with reconfigurability and commonality," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 147-155, 2007.

• Vision for Space Logistics and Its Mission Architecture

  • J. Snead, "Solving the Commercial Passenger Spaceflight Puzzle," 2019. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337445723_Solving_the_Commercial_Passenger_Spaceflight_Puzzle

  • J. Snead, "American “Astrologistics”, 2019. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337445504_American_Astrologistics

  • J. Snead, "Spacefaring Logistics Infrastructure: The Foundation of a Spacefaring America," Astropolitics, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 71-94, 2008. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/248947459_Spacefaring_Logistics_Infrastructure_The_Foundation_of_a_Spacefaring_America

  • J. Snead and B. Hellman, "Near-Future Reusable Space Logistics Vehicles," 43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 2007. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242421321_Near-Future_Reusable_Space_Logistics_Vehicles

  • J. Snead, "A space logistics infrastructure for the near term," 2006. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/298538842_A_space_logistics_infrastructure_for_the_near_term

  • J. Snead, "Achieving Near-Term Aircraft-like Reusable Space Access," AIAA SPACE 2006 Conference & Exhibition, 2006. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268569085_Achieving_Near-Term_Aircraft-Like_Reusable_Space_Access

  • J. Snead, "Cost-Estimates of Near-Term, Fully-Reusable Space Access Systems," AIAA SPACE 2006 Conference & Exhibition, 2006. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242235959_Cost_Estimates_of_Near-Term_Fully-Reusable_Space_Access_Systems

  • J. Snead, "Near-Term Manned Space Logistics Operations," 2005. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349653968_Near-Term_Manned_Space_Logistics_Operations

  • J. Snead, "Architecting Rapid Growth in Space Logistics Capabilities," 40th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 2004. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/238665300_Architecting_Rapid_Growth_in_Space_Logistics_Capabilities

  • J. Snead, "A proposed implementation strategy for building a shared space infrastructure," AIAA Defense and Civil Space Programs Conference and Exhibit, 1998. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271372431_A_proposed_implementation_strategy_for_building_a_shared_space_infrastructure

  • J. Snead, "Space Infrastructure Planning," Fifth International Conference on Space,1996. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268593250_Space_Infrastructure_Planning

  • J. Nead, "Building Large Space Bases in Low Earth Orbit," 1996. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268593158_Building_Large_Space_Bases_in_Low_Earth_Orbit

  • J. Snead, "Space Base One," 1993. Full-Text: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/253217165_Space_Base_One