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Convex Trajectory Optimization Using Thrust Regularization

Morelli, A., Morselli, A., Giordano, C., Topputo, F.

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Target-Based Guidance Method for Trajectories with Multiple Flybys

Giordano, C., Varga, G., Mackenzie, R., Boutonnet, A., Topputo, F.

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The effect of a rocky terrain for CubeSat landing on asteroid surfaces

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    Journal articles

  • Morelli, A., Morselli, A., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2024). Convex Trajectory Optimization Using Thrust Regularization.
    JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS, Vol. 47 pp. 339-346.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G007646
  • Giordano, C., Varga, G., Mackenzie, R., Boutonnet, A., Topputo, F. (2023). Target-Based Guidance Method for Trajectories with Multiple Flybys.
    JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS, Vol. 46 pp. 1008-1014.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G006792
  • Rusconi, M., Ferrari, F., Topputo, F. (2023). The effect of a rocky terrain for CubeSat landing on asteroid surfaces.
    ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH, Vol. 71 pp. 829-844.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2022.10.056
  • Merisio, G., Topputo, F. (2023). Present-day model of lunar meteoroids and their impact flashes for LUMIO mission.
    ICARUS, Vol. 389 pp. 1-22.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2022.115180
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2023). Meteoroids detection with the LUMIO lunar CubeSat.
    ICARUS, Vol. 389 pp. 1-19.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2022.115213
  • Peñarroya, P., Pugliatti, M. et al. (2023). CubeSat Landing Simulations on Small Bodies using Blender.
    ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH, Vol. 72 pp. 2971-2993.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2022.07.044
  • Fontcuberta, Í., Ferrari, F., Topputo, F. (2023). Guidance and Control design for CubeSat small body landing using discrete firings of sliding mode control.
    ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH, Vol. 72 pp. 284-298.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2023.03.038
  • Pizzetti, A., Rizza, A., Topputo, F. (2023). Autonomous Wheel Off-Loading Strategies for Deep-Space CubeSats.
    AEROTECNICA MISSILI E SPAZIO, Vol. 102 pp. 3-15.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42496-022-00137-2
  • Daly, R., Ernst, C., Barnouin, O., Chabot, N., Rivkin, A., Cheng, A., Adams, E., Agrusa, H., Abel, E., Alford, A., Asphaug, E., Atchison, J., Badger, A., Baki, P., Ballouz, R., Bekker, D., Bellerose, J., Bhaskaran, S., Buratti, B., Cambioni, S., Chen, M., Chesley, S., Chiu, G., Collins, G., Cox, M., Decoster, M., Ericksen, P., Espiritu, R., Faber, A., Farnham, T., Ferrari, F. et al. (2023). Successful Kinetic Impact into an Asteroid for Planetary Defense.
    NATURE, Vol. 616 pp. 443-447.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-05810-5
  • Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2023). Celestial Bodies Far-Range Detection with Deep-Space CubeSats.
    SENSORS, Vol. 23 pp. 1-21.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/s23094544
  • Pugliatti, M., Piccolo, F., Rizza, A., Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2023). The vision-based guidance, navigation, and control system of Hera's Milani Cubesat.
    ACTA ASTRONAUTICA, Vol. 210 pp. 14-28.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2023.04.047
  • Hofmann, C., Morelli, A., Topputo, F. (2023). Performance Assessment of Convex Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Methods.
    JOURNAL OF SPACECRAFT AND ROCKETS, Vol. 60 pp. 299-314.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A35461
  • Ferrari, F., Alessi, E. (2023). A new method for identifying dynamical transitions in rubble-pile asteroid scenarios.
    ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS, Vol. 672 pp. 1-10.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202244540
  • Jian-Yang, L., Hirabayashi, M., Farnham, T., Sunshine, J., Knight, M., Tancredi, G., Moreno, F., Murphy, B., Opitom, C., Chesley, S., Scheeres, D., Thomas, C., Fahnestock, E., Cheng, A., Dressel, L., Ernst, C., Ferrari, F. et al. (2023). Ejecta from the DART-produced active asteroid Dimorphos.
    NATURE, Vol. 616 pp. 452-456.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-05811-4
  • Bottiglieri, C., Piccolo, F., Giordano, C., Ferrari, F., Topputo, F. (2023). Applied Trajectory Design for CubeSat Close-Proximity Operations around Asteroids: The Milani Case.
    AEROSPACE, Vol. 10 pp. 1-16.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace10050464
  • Spada, F., Sagliano, M., Topputo, F. (2023). Direct-Indirect Hybrid Strategy for Optimal Powered Descent and Landing.
    JOURNAL OF SPACECRAFT AND ROCKETS, Vol. 60 pp. 1787-1804.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A35650
  • Cervone, A., Topputo, F. et al. (2023). The path towards increasing RAMS for novel complex missions based on CubeSat technology.
    CEAS SPACE JOURNAL, Vol. [online 2023] pp. 1-22.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12567-023-00517-9
  • Pugliatti, M., Scorsoglio, A., Furfaro, R., Topputo, F. (2023). Onboard State Estimation Around Didymos with Recurrent Neural Networks and Segmentation Maps.
    IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, Vol. [online 2023] pp. 1-14.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TAES.2023.3288506
  • Quinci, A., Merisio, G., Topputo, F. (2023). Qualitative study of ballistic capture at Mars via Lagrangian descriptors.
    COMMUNICATIONS IN NONLINEAR SCIENCE & NUMERICAL SIMULATION, Vol. 123 pp. 1-8.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnsns.2023.107285
  • Malgarini, A., Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2023). Application of Pulsar-Based Navigation for Deep-Space CubeSats.
    AEROSPACE, Vol. 10 pp. 1-14.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace10080695
  • Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2023). Analysis, Design, and Optimization of Robust Trajectories in Cislunar Environment for Limited-Capability Spacecraft.
    THE JOURNAL OF THE ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 70 pp. 1-56.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40295-023-00413-8
  • Raffa, S., Merisio, G., Topputo, F. (2023). Finding regions of bounded motion in binary asteroid environment using Lagrangian descriptors.
    COMMUNICATIONS IN NONLINEAR SCIENCE & NUMERICAL SIMULATION, Vol. 121 pp. 1-13.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnsns.2023.107198
  • Pugliatti, M., Buonagura, C., Topputo, F. (2023). CORTO: The Celestial Object Rendering TOol at DART Lab.
    SENSORS, Vol. 23 pp. 1-26.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/s23239595
  • Moreno, F., Bagatin, A., Tancredi, G., Jy, L., Rossi, A., Ferrari, F. et al. (2023). Characterization of the Ejecta from the NASA/DART Impact on Dimorphos: Observations and Monte Carlo Models.
    THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL, Vol. 4 pp. 1-18.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ace827
  • Panicucci, P., Lebreton, J., Brochard, R., Zenou, E., Delpech, M. (2023). Vision-based estimation of small body rotational state.
    ACTA ASTRONAUTICA, Vol. 213 pp. 177-196.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2023.08.046
  • Deutsch, A., Panicucci, P. et al. (2022). The ETNA mission concept: Assessing the habitability of an active ocean world.
    FRONTIERS IN ASTRONOMY AND SPACE SCIENCES, Vol. 9 pp. 1-26.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fspas.2022.1028357
  • Panicucci, P., Topputo, F. (2022). The TinyV3RSE Hardware-in-the-Loop Vision-Based Navigation Facility.
    SENSORS, Vol. 22 pp. 1-31.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/s22239333
  • Stickle, A., Decoster, M., Burger, C., Caldwell, W., Graninger, D., Kumamoto, K., Luther, R., Ormö, J., Raducan, S., Rainey, E., Schäfer, C., Walker, J., Zhang, Y., Michel, P., Michael Owen, J., Barnouin, O., Cheng, A., Cochron, S., Collins, G., Davison, T., Dotto, E., Ferrari, F. et al. (2022). Effects of Impact and Target Parameters on the Results of a Kinetic Impactor: Predictions for the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission.
    THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL, Vol. 3 pp. 1-29.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac91cc
  • Buonagura, C., Pugliatti, M., Topputo, F. (2022). Image Processing Robustness Assessment of Small-Body Shapes.
    THE JOURNAL OF THE ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 69 pp. 1744-1765.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40295-022-00348-6
  • Mannocchi, A., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2022). A Homotopic Direct Collocation Approach for Operational-Compliant Trajectory Design.
    THE JOURNAL OF THE ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 69 pp. 1649-1665.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40295-022-00351-x
  • Statler, T., Raducan, S., Barnouin, O., Decoster, M., Chesley, S., Barbee, B., Agrusa, H., Cambioni, S., Cheng, A., Dotto, E., Eggl, S., Fahnestock, E., Ferrari, F. et al. (2022). After DART: Using the First Full-scale Test of a Kinetic Impactor to Inform a Future Planetary Defense Mission.
    THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL, Vol. 3 pp. 1-18.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac94c1
  • Fahnestock, E., Cheng, A., Ivanovski, S., Michel, P., Raducan, S., Rossi, A., Abell, P., Chesley, S., Dotto, E., Ferrari, F. et al. (2022). Pre-encounter Predictions of DART Impact Ejecta Behavior and Observability.
    THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL, Vol. 3 pp. 1-21.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac7fa1
  • Ferrari, F., Raducan, S., Soldini, S., Jutzi, M. (2022). Ejecta Formation, Early Collisional Processes, and Dynamical Evolution after the DART Impact on Dimorphos.
    THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL, Vol. 3 pp. 1-19.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac7cf0
  • Agrusa, H., Ferrari, F., Zhang, Y., Richardson, D., Michel, P. (2022). Dynamical Evolution of the Didymos−Dimorphos Binary Asteroid as Rubble Piles following the DART Impact.
    THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL, Vol. 3 pp. 1-21.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac76c1
  • Nakano, R., Hirabayashi, M., Agrusa, H., Ferrari, F. et al. (2022). NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART): Mutual Orbital Period Change Due to Reshaping in the Near-Earth Binary Asteroid System (65803) Didymos.
    THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL, Vol. 3 pp. 1-16.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac7566
  • Richardson, D., Agrusa, H., Barbee, B., Bottke, W., Cheng, A., Eggl, S., Ferrari, F. et al. (2022). Predictions for the Dynamical States of the Didymos System before and after the Planned DART Impact.
    THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL, Vol. 3 pp. 1-23.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac76c9
  • Hirabayashi, M., Ferrari, F. et al. (2022). Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART): Structural and Dynamic Interactions between Asteroidal Elements of Binary Asteroid (65803) Didymos.
    THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL, Vol. 3 pp. 1-20.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac6eff
  • Ferrari, F., Tanga, P. (2022). Interior of top-shaped asteroids with cohesionless surface.
    ICARUS, Vol. 378 pp. 1-10.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2022.114914
  • Pugliatti, M., Maestrini, M. (2022). Small-Body Segmentation Based on Morphological Features with a U-Shaped Network Architecture.
    JOURNAL OF SPACECRAFT AND ROCKETS, Vol. 59 pp. 1821-1835.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A35447
  • Caleb, T., Merisio, G., Di Lizia, P., Topputo, . (2022). Stable sets mapping with Taylor differential algebra with application to ballistic capture orbits around Mars.
    CELESTIAL MECHANICS & DYNAMICAL ASTRONOMY, Vol. 134 pp. 1-22.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-022-10090-8
  • Andreis, E., Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2022). Onboard Orbit Determination for Deep-Space CubeSats.
    JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS, Vol. 45 pp. 1466-1480.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G006294
  • Huang, S., Colombo, C., Alessi, E., Wang, Y., Hou, Z. (2022). Low-thrust de-orbiting from Low Earth Orbit through natural perturbations.
    ACTA ASTRONAUTICA, Vol. 195 pp. 145-162.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2022.02.017
  • Cervone, A., Topputo, F. et al. (2022). LUMIO: A CubeSat for observing and characterizing micro-meteoroid impacts on the Lunar far side.
    ACTA ASTRONAUTICA, Vol. 195 pp. 309-317.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2022.03.032
  • Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2022). Aeroballistic Capture at Mars: Modeling, Optimization, and Assessment.
    JOURNAL OF SPACECRAFT AND ROCKETS, Vol. 59 pp. 1317-1331.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A35176
  • Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2022). Deep-Space Optical Navigation Exploiting Multiple Beacons.
    THE JOURNAL OF THE ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 69 pp. 368-384.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40295-022-00303-5
  • Wang, Y., Topputo, F. (2022). Indirect Optimization of Power-Limited Asteroid Rendezvous Trajectories.
    JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS, Vol. 45 pp. 962-971.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G006179
  • Morelli, A.c. , Hofmann, C., Topputo, F. (2022). Robust Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Using Convex Programming and a Homotopic Approach.
    IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, pp. 1-14.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TAES.2021.3128869
  • Pugliatti, M., Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2022). Data-Driven Image Processing for Onboard Optical Navigation Around a Binary Asteroid.
    JOURNAL OF SPACECRAFT AND ROCKETS, Vol. 59.0 pp. 943-959.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A35213
  • Ceccherini, S., Mani, K., Topputo, F. (2022). Combined System-Trajectory Design for Geostationary Orbit Platforms on Hybrid Transfer.
    JOURNAL OF SPACECRAFT AND ROCKETS, Vol. 59 pp. 448-466.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A35012
  • Wang, Y., Topputo, F. (2022). A TFC-based homotopy continuation algorithm with application to dynamics and control problems.
    JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS, Vol. 401 pp. 1-16.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cam.2021.113777
  • Chi, Z., Wang, Y., Cheng, . (2022). Indirect low-thrust trajectory optimization with gridded ion thruster model.
    PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. PART G, JOURNAL OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, Vol. 236 pp. 1678-1689.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/09544100211043846
  • Gassot, O., Panicucci, P. et al. (2021). Calathus: A sample-return mission to Ceres.
    ACTA ASTRONAUTICA, Vol. 181 pp. 112-129.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.12.050
  • Meyer, A., Gkolias, I., Gaitanas, M., Agrusa, H., Scheeres, D., Tsiganis, K., Pravec, P., Benner, L., Ferrari, F. et al. (2021). Libration-induced Orbit Period Variations Following the DART Impact.
    THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL, Vol. 2 pp. 1-14.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac3bd1
  • Manzi, M., Topputo, F. (2021). A flow-informed strategy for ballistic capture orbit generation.
    CELESTIAL MECHANICS & DYNAMICAL ASTRONOMY, Vol. 133 pp. 1-16.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-021-10048-2
  • Franzese, V., Topputo, F., Ankersen, F., Walker, R. (2021). Deep-Space Optical Navigation for M-ARGO Mission.
    THE JOURNAL OF THE ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 68 pp. 1034-1055.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40295-021-00286-9
  • Ferrari, F., Franzese, V., Pugliatti, M., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2021). Trajectory Options for Hera's Milani CubeSat Around (65803) Didymos.
    THE JOURNAL OF THE ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 68 pp. 973-994.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40295-021-00282-z
  • Ferrari, F., Franzese, V., Pugliatti, M., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2021). Trajectory Options for Hera's Milani CubeSat Around (65803) Didymos.
    THE JOURNAL OF THE ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 68 pp. 973-994.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40295-021-00282-z
  • Hofmann, C., Topputo, F. (2021). Rapid Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization in Deep Space Based On Convex Programming.
    Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 44.0 pp. 1379-1388.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G005839
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2021). Envelop of reachable asteroids by M-ARGO CubeSat.
    Advances in Space Research, pp. 1-49.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2021.02.031
  • Maestrini, M., Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F. (2021). Analytical Impulsive-to-Continuous Thrust Conversion in Linearized Relative Dynamics.
    Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, pp. 1-10.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G005520
  • Luo, Z.-. , Topputo, F. (2021). Mars orbit insertion via ballistic capture and aerobraking.
    Astrodynamics, pp. 1-15.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42064-020-0095-4
  • Ferrari, F., Franzese, V., Pugliatti, M., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2021). Preliminary mission profile of Hera’s Milani CubeSat.
    Advances in Space Research, Vol. 67.0 pp. 2010-2029.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2020.12.034
  • Furfaro, R., Barocco, R., Linares, R., Topputo, F. et al. (2021). Modeling irregular small bodies gravity field via extreme learning machines and Bayesian optimization.
    Advances in Space Research, Vol. 67.0 pp. 617-638.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2020.06.021
  • Panicucci, P. et al. (2020). Uncertainties in the gravity spherical harmonics coefficients arising from a stochastic polyhedral shape.
    CELESTIAL MECHANICS & DYNAMICAL ASTRONOMY, Vol. 132 pp. 1-27.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-020-09962-8
  • Bercovici, B., Panicucci, P., Mcmahon, J. (2020). Analytical shape uncertainties in the polyhedron gravity model.
    CELESTIAL MECHANICS & DYNAMICAL ASTRONOMY, Vol. 132 pp. 1-32.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-020-09967-3
  • Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2020). Optimal Beacons Selection for Deep-Space Optical Navigation.
    The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 107.0 pp. 1775-1792.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40295-020-00242-z
  • Wang, Y., Topputo, F. (2020). Robust Bang-Off-Bang Low-Thrust Guidance Using Model Predictive Static Programming.
    Acta Astronautica, Vol. 176.0 pp. 357-370.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.06.037
  • Ferrari, F., Tanga, P. (2020). The role of fragment shapes in the simulations of asteroids as gravitational aggregates.
    Icarus, Vol. 350.0 pp. 1-16.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2020.113871
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M., Blazquez, E. (2020). A parallel-GPU code for asteroid aggregation problems with angular particles.
    Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 492.0 pp. 749-761.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stz3458
  • Haiyang, L., Baoyin, H., Topputo, F. (2019). Neural Networks in Time-Optimal Low-Thrust Interplanetary Transfers.
    IEEE Access, Vol. 7.0 pp. 156413-156419.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2946657
  • Mani, K.V. , Cervone, A., Topputo, F. (2019). Combined Chemical–Electric Propulsion for a Stand-Alone Mars CubeSat.
    Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 56.0 pp. 1816-1830.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A34519
  • Capannolo, A., Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2019). Families of Bounded Orbits near Binary Asteroid 65803 Didymos.
    Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, Vol. 42.0 pp. 189-198.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G003437
  • Dei Tos, D.A. , Rasotto, M., Renk, F., Topputo, F. (2019). LISA Pathfinder mission extension: A feasibility analysis.
    Advances in Space Research, Vol. 63.0 pp. 3863-3883.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2019.02.035
  • Oshima, K., Topputo, F., Yanao, T. (2019). Low-energy transfers to the Moon with long transfer time.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 131.0 pp. 1-19.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-019-9883-7
  • Franzese, V., Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F. (2019). Autonomous Optical Navigation for the Lunar Meteoroid Impacts Observer.
    Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, Vol. 42.0 pp. 1579-1586.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G003999
  • Dei Tos, D.A. , Topputo, F. (2019). High-Fidelity Trajectory Optimization with Application to Saddle-Point Transfers.
    Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, Vol. 42.0 pp. 1343-1352.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G003838
  • Panicucci, P., Allard, C., Schaub, H. (2018). Spacecraft Dynamics Employing a General Multi-tank and Multi-thruster Mass Depletion Formulation.
    THE JOURNAL OF THE ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 65 pp. 423-447.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40295-018-0133-0
  • Infantolino, G.M. , Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2018). On-board telemetry monitoring via support vector machine with application to Philae solar generator.
    Aerotecnica Missili e Spazio, Vol. 97.0 pp. 183-188.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03406052
  • Cipriano, A.M. , Dei Tos, D.A. , Topputo, F. (2018). Orbit Design for LUMIO: The Lunar Meteoroid Impacts Observer.
    Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, Vol. 5.0 pp. 1-23.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fspas.2018.00029
  • Topputo, F., Dei Tos, D.A. , Rasotto, M., Nakamiya, M. (2018). The Sun–Earth saddle point: characterization and opportunities to test general relativity.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 130.0 pp. 1-20.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-018-9824-x
  • Dei Tos, D.A. , Russell, R.P. , Topputo, F. (2018). Survey of Mars Ballistic Capture Trajectories Using Periodic Orbits as Generating Mechanisms.
    Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, Vol. 41.0 pp. 1227-1242.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G003158
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2018). Periodic motion around libration points in the Elliptic Restricted Three-Body Problem.
    Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 93.0 pp. 453-462.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11071-018-4203-4
  • Gomroki, M.M. , Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Tekinalp, O. (2018). Solving Constrained Optimal Control Problems Using State-Dependent Factorization and Chebyshev Polynomials.
    Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, Vol. 41.0 pp. 618-631.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G002392
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2018). Ballistic landing design on binary asteroids: the AIM case study.
    Advances in Space Research, Vol. 62.0 pp. 2245-2260.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2017.11.033
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2018). Suitable configurations for triangular formation flying about collinear libration points under the circular and elliptic restricted three-body problems.
    Acta Astronautica, Vol. 147.0 pp. 374-382.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.08.011
  • Dei Tos, D.A. , Topputo, F. (2017). On the advantages of exploiting the hierarchical structure of astrodynamical models.
    Acta Astronautica, Vol. 136.0 pp. 236-247.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.02.025
  • Dei Tos, D.A. , Topputo, F. (2017). Trajectory Refinement of Three-Body Orbits in the Real Solar System Model.
    Advances in Space Research, Vol. 59.0 pp. 2117-2132.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2017.01.039
  • Kumar, K., Hekma, E., Agrawal, A., Topputo, F. (2017). Effect of perturbations on debris-to-debris orbital transfers: A quantitative analysis.
    Advances in Space Research, Vol. 59.0 pp. 1289-1303.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2016.12.015
  • Luo, Z.F. , Topputo, F. (2017). Capability of satellite-aided ballistic capture.
    Communications in Nonlinear Science & Numerical Simulation, Vol. 48.0 pp. 211-223.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnsns.2016.12.021
  • Oshima, K., Topputo, F., Campagnola, S., Yanao, T. (2017). Analysis of medium-energy transfers to the Moon.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 127.0 pp. 285-300.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-016-9727-7
  • Ferrari, F., Tasora, A., Masarati, P., Lavagna, M. (2017). N-body gravitational and contact dynamics for asteroid aggregation.
    Multibody System Dynamics, Vol. 39.0 pp. 3-20.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11044-016-9547-2
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M., Howell, K.C. (2016). Dynamical model of binary asteroid systems through patched three-body problems.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 125.0 pp. 413-433.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-016-9688-x
  • Topputo, F. (2016). Fast Numerical Approximation of Invariant Manifolds in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem.
    Communications in Nonlinear Science & Numerical Simulation, Vol. 32.0 pp. 89-98.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnsns.2015.08.004
  • Luo, Z.F. , Topputo, F. (2015). Analysis of ballistic capture in Sun–planet models.
    Advances in Space Research, Vol. 56.0 pp. 1030-1041.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2015.05.042
  • Zhang, C., Topputo, F., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F., Zhao, Y. (2015). Low-Thrust Minimum-Fuel Optimization in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem.
    JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS, Vol. 38 pp. 1501-1509.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G001080
  • Topputo, F., Belbruno, E. (2015). Earth-Mars Transfers with Ballistic Capture.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 121.0 pp. 329-346.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-015-9605-8
  • Topputo, F., Miani, M., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2015). Optimal Selection of the Coefficient Matrix in State-Dependent Control Methods.
    Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, Vol. 38.0 pp. 861-873.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G000136
  • Morselli, A., Armellin, R., DI LIZIA, P., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2015). A High Order Method for Orbital Conjunctions Analysis: Monte Carlo Collision Probability Computation.
    ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH, Vol. 55 pp. 311-333.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2014.09.003
  • DI LIZIA, P., Armellin, R., Morselli, A., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2014). High Order Optimal Feedback Control of Space Trajectories with Bounded Control.
    ACTA ASTRONAUTICA, Vol. 94 pp. 383-394.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2013.02.011
  • Topputo, F., Caputo, G.M. , Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2014). Philae Attitude Determination Through Nonlinear Optimal Identication of Solar Arrays Telemetry.
    Aerotecnica Missili e Spazio, Vol. 93.0 pp. 68-74.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.19249/ams.v93i3-4.112
  • Morselli, A., Armellin, R., DI LIZIA, P., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2014). A High Order Method for Orbital Conjunctions Analysis: Sensitivity to Initial Uncertainties.
    ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH, Vol. 53 pp. 490-508.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2013.11.038
  • Luo, Z.F. , Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Tang, G.J. (2014). Erratum to: Constructing Ballistic Capture Orbits in the Real Solar System Model.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 120.0 pp. 451-452.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-014-9595-y
  • Pappalardo, F., Pennisi, M., Ricupito, A., Topputo, F., Bellone, M. (2014). Induction of T-cell Memory by a Dendritic Cell Vaccine: a Computational Model.
    Bioinformatics, Vol. 30.0 pp. 1884-1891.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/bioinformatics/btu059
  • Luo, Z.F. , Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Tang, G.J. (2014). Constructing Ballistic Capture Orbits in the Real Solar System Model.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 120.0 pp. 433-450.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-014-9580-5
  • Topputo, F., Zhang, C. (2014). Survey of Direct Transcription for Low-Thrust Space Trajectory Optimization with Applications.
    Abstract and Applied Analysis, Vol. 2014.0 pp. 1-15.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/851720
  • Hyeraci, N., Topputo, F. (2013). The Role of True Anomaly in Ballistic Capture.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 116.0 pp. 175-193.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-013-9481-z
  • Topputo, F., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2013). Simulation of Low-Intensity, Low-Temperature Solar Arrays with Software and Hardware Tools.
    AEROTECNICA MISSILI E SPAZIO, Vol. 92 pp. 94-100.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.19249/ams.v92i3-4.96
  • Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2013). Approximate Solutions to Nonlinear Optimal Control Problems in Astrodynamics.
    ISRN Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 2013.0 pp. 1-7.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/950912
  • Belbruno, E., Gidea, M., Topputo, F. (2013). Geometry of Weak Stability Boundaries.
    Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems, Vol. 12.0 pp. 53-66.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12346-012-0069-x
  • Topputo, F. (2013). On Optimal Two-Impulse Earth-Moon Transfers in a Four-Body Model.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 117.0 pp. 279-313.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-013-9513-8
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2012). Efficient Invariant-Manifold, Low-Thrust Planar Trajectories to the Moon.
    Communications in Nonlinear Science & Numerical Simulation, Vol. 17.0 pp. 817-831.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnsns.2011.06.033
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F.b. F. (2012). Transfers to Distant Periodic Orbits Around the Moon via Their Invariant Manifolds.
    Acta Astronautica, Vol. 79.0 pp. 20-32.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2012.04.022
  • Armellin, R., Morselli, A., DI LIZIA, P., Lavagna, M. (2012). Rigorous Computation of Orbital Conjunctions.
    ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH, Vol. 50 pp. 527-538.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2012.05.011
  • Minelli, A., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2011). Controlled Drug Delivery in Cancer Immunotherapy: Stability, Optimization, and Montecarlo Analysis.
    Siam Journal On Applied Mathematics, Vol. 71.0 pp. 2229-2245.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1137/100815190
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2011). Earth-Mars Transfers with Ballistic Escape and Low-Thrust Capture.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 110.0 pp. 169-188.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-011-9343-5
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2011). Optimal Low-Thrust Invariant Manifold Trajectories via Attainable Sets.
    Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, Vol. 34.0 pp. 1644-1655.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.52493
  • Armellin, R., Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F. et al. (2010). Gravity Assist Space Pruning Based on Differential Algebra.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 106.0 pp. 1-24.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-009-9235-0
  • Hyeraci, N., Topputo, F. (2010). Method to Design Ballistic Capture in the Elliptic Restricted Three-Body Problem.
    Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, Vol. 33.0 pp. 1814-1823.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.49263
  • Belbruno, E., Gidea, M., Topputo, F. (2010). Weak Stability Boundary and Invariant Manifolds.
    Siam Journal On Applied Dynamical Systems, Vol. 9.0 pp. 1061-1089.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1137/090780638
  • Owis, A.H. , Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2009). Radially Accelerated Optimal Feedback Orbits in Central Gravity Field with Linear Drag.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 103.0 pp. 1-16.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-008-9161-6
  • Topputo, F., Belbruno, E. (2009). Computation of Weak Stability Boundaries: Sun-Jupiter System.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 105.0 pp. 3-17.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-009-9222-5
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2009). Low-Energy, Low-Thrust Transfers to the Moon.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 105.0 pp. 61-74.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-009-9220-7
  • Topputo, F., Belbruno, E., Gidea, M. (2008). Resonant Motion, Ballistic Escape, and Their Applications in Astrodynamics.
    Advances in Space Research, Vol. 42.0 pp. 1318-1329.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2008.01.017
  • Topputo, F., Owis, A.H. , Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2008). Solution of a Class of Optimal Feedback Control Problems.
    Automatic Control in Aerospace, Vol. 1.0 pp. 1-7
  • Belbruno, E., Topputo, F., Gidea, M. (2008). Resonance Transitions Associated to Weak Capture in the Restricted Three-body Problem.
    Advances in Space Research, Vol. 42.0 pp. 1330-1351.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2008.01.018
  • Topputo, F., Owis, A.H. , Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2008). Analytical Solution of Optimal Feedback Control for Radially Accelerated Orbits.
    Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, Vol. 31.0 pp. 1352-1359.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.33720
  • Armellin, R., Topputo, F. (2007). A Sixth-Order Accurate Scheme for Solving Two-Point Boundary Value Problems in Astrodynamics.
    Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 96.0 pp. 289-309.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10569-006-9047-4
  • Topputo, F., Owis, A., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2007). Analytical Solution of the Feedback Optimal Control in Low-Thrust Transfers.
    AEROTECNICA MISSILI E SPAZIO, Vol. 86 pp. 185-194
  • Topputo, F., Vasile, M., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2005). Low Energy Interplanetary Transfers Exploiting Invariant Manifolds of the Restricted Three-Body Problem.
    The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 53.0 pp. 353-372.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03546358
  • Topputo, F., Vasile, M., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2005). Earth-to-Moon Low Energy Transfers Targeting L-1 Hyperbolic Transit Orbits.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Vol. 1065.0 pp. 55-76.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1196/annals.1370.025
  • Conference papers

  • Giordano, C. et al. (2024). Trajectory Design and Analysis of the LUMIO CubeSat.
    AIAA Scitech 2024 Forum, pp. 1-12.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-1271
  • Di Domenico, G., Topputo, F. (2024). Disturbances Quantification for Air-Bearing Spacecraft Attitude Simulation Platforms.
    AIAA Scitech 2024 Forum, pp. 1-23.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-0379
  • Andreis, E., Krüger, H., Woicke, S., Panicucci, P., Topputo, F. (2024). Hardware-In-the-loop Validation of Autonomous Interplanetary Navigation Algorithms for Interplanetary Cruises with the Optical Star Stimulator.
    AIAA Scitech 2024 Forum, pp. 1-22.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-0776
  • Campana, C., Merisio, G., Topputo, F. (2024). Exterior Earth Moon Transfers Design Using the Theory of Functional Connections and Homotopy.
    AIAA Scitech 2024 Forum, pp. 1-15.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-0207
  • Mannocchi, A., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2024). An Indirect Formulation of Operational Compliant Low-Thrust Trajectories.
    AIAA Scitech 2024 Forum, pp. 1-11.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-0631
  • Robbiani, T., Sagliano, M., Topputo, F., Seywald, H. (2024). Fast Desensitized Optimal Control for Rocket Powered Descent and Landing.
    AIAA Scitech 2024 Forum, pp. 1-18
  • Rizza, A., Topputo, F., D'Amico, S. (2024). Goal-Oriented Asteroid Mapping Under Uncertainties Using Sequential Convex Programming.
    AIAA Scitech 2024 Forum, pp. 1-20.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-1990
  • Rizza, A., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2023). Goal-Oriented Guidance Strategy for Binary Asteroid Exploration: Investigation of Different Metrics.
    45th AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, pp. 1-14
  • Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2023). A Hybrid Stochastic-Deterministic Integrator for Spacecraft Dynamics with Uncertainty.
    33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-23
  • Hofmann, C., Morelli, A., Topputo, F. (2023). Impact of Different Coordinate Sets on the Performance of Convex Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization.
    33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-20
  • Merisio, G., Topputo, F. (2023). Backbone of Ballistic Capture Set.
    33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-22
  • Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2023). SPESI: a Real-Time Space Environment Simulator for the EXTREMA Project.
    33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-13
  • Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2023). Analysis and Optimization of Robust Trajectories in Cislunar Environment with Application to the LUMIO Cubesat.
    33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-19
  • Morelli, A., Morselli, A., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2023). Combined Convex and Direct Shooting Optimization for Low-Thrust Trajectory Generation with Analytical Thrust Profile.
    33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-11
  • Mannocchi, A., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2023). Design of Operational Compliant Trajectories Through a Homotopic Direct Collocation Algorithm.
    33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-14
  • Spada, F., Sagliano, M., Topputo, F. (2023). Direct-Indirect Hybrid Strategy for Optimal Powered Descent and Landing.
    AIAA Scitech 2023 Forum, pp. 1-24.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2023-2502
  • Pugliatti, M., Piccolo, F., Topputo, F. (2023). Object Recognition Algorithms for the Didymos Binary System.
    The Use of Artificial Intelligence for Space Applications, Vol. 1088 pp. 273-287.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25755-1_18
  • Buonagura, C. et al. (2023). Deep Learning for Navigation of Small Satellites About Asteroids: an Introduction to the Deepnav Project.
    The Use of Artificial Intelligence for Space Applications, Vol. 1088 pp. 259-271.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25755-1_17
  • Hofmann, C., Servadio, S., Linares, R., Topputo, F. (2023). Advances in Koopman Operator Theory for Optimal Control Problems in Space Flight.
    2022 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, pp. 1-13
  • Hofmann, C., Topputo, F. (2023). Embedded Homotopy for Convex Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization with Operational Constraints.
    2022 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, pp. 1-16
  • Panicucci, P., Pugliatti, M., Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2023). Improvements and Applications of the DART Vision-Based Navigation Test Bench TINYV3RSE.
    44th AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, pp. 1-19
  • Pugliatti, M. et al. (2023). Design of the On-Board Image Processing of the Milani Mission.
    44th AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, pp. 1-21
  • Andreis, E., Panicucci, P., Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2023). A Robust Image Processing Pipeline for Planets Line-Of-Sight Extraction for Deep-Space Autonomous Cubesats Navigation.
    44th AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, pp. 1-19
  • Piccolo, F., Pugliatti, M., Panicucci, P., Topputo, F. (2023). Toward Verification and Validation of the Milani Image Processing Pipeline in the Hardware-In-the-loop Testbench Tinyv3rse.
    44th AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, pp. 1-21
  • Morelli, A., Merisio, G., Hofmann, C., Topputo, F. (2023). A Convex Guidance Approach to Target Ballistic Capture Corridors at Mars.
    44th AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, pp. 1-24
  • Borgia, S., Topputo, F., Zanero, S. (2023). HACK: a Holistic modeling Approach for Cubesat cyberattacKs.
    Aerospace Science and Engineering - III Aerospace PhD-Days, Vol. 33 pp. 281-287.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644902677-41
  • Panicucci, P. et al. (2023). Current Status of the LUMIO Autonomous Optical Navigation Experiment.
    12th International Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems (GNC) and 9th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-15
  • Pugliatti, M., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2023). The Image Processing of Milani: Challenges After DART Impact.
    12th International Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems (GNC) and 9th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-15
  • Muylle, J., Morselli, A. et al. (2023). CUBENAV: A Flight Dynamics Tool to Support Guidance and Navigation Operations of Deep-Space CubeSats.
    12th International Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems (GNC) and 9th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-14
  • Buonagura, C. et al. (2023). The CubeSat Mission FUTURE: A Preliminary Analysis to Validate the On-Board Autonomous Orbit Determination.
    12th International Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems (GNC) and 9th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-15
  • Andreis, E., Panicucci, P., Ornati, F., Topputo, F. (2023). Towards Validation and Verification of Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation for Interplanetary Spacecraft.
    12th International Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems (GNC) and 9th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-14
  • Mannocchi, A., Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2023). Closed-Loop Guidance for Interplanetary CubeSats with Indirect Methods.
    74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2023), pp. 1-11
  • Provinciali, L., Topputo, F. et al. (2023). LUMIO Mission: Observation and Characterization of Lunar Meteoroid Impacts.
    74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2023), pp. 1-12
  • Rizza, A. et al. (2023). Design, Analysis and Validation of the ADCS for the LUMIO Mission.
    74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2023), pp. 1-12
  • Morelli, A., Morselli, A., Perico, D., Topputo, F. (2023). The EXTREMA Autonomous Guidance Algorithm for Low-Thrust Interplanetary Spacecraft.
    74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2023), pp. 1-10
  • Pugliatti, M., Maestrini, M. (2023). A Multi-Scale Labeled Dataset for Boulder Segmentation and Navigation on Small Bodies.
    74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2023), pp. 1-8
  • Panicucci, P., Andreis, E., Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2022). An Overview of the EXTREMA Deep-Space Optical Navigation Experiment.
    3rd Space Imaging Workshop, pp. 1-3
  • Mitchell, A., Panicucci, P., Franzese, V., Topputo, F., Linares, R. (2022). Improved Detection of a Near-Earth Asteroid from an Interplanetary CubeSat Mission.
    3rd Space Imaging Workshop, pp. 1-3
  • Piccolo, F., Panicucci, P., Topputo, F. (2022). Simultaneous Localization, Mapping and Characterization Around a Small Body Using a Monocular Camera.
    3rd Space Imaging Workshop, pp. 1-3
  • Pugliatti, M., Topputo, F. (2022). Boulders Identification on Small Bodies Under Varying Illumination Conditions.
    3rd Space Imaging Workshop, pp. 1-12
  • Andreis, E., Panicucci, P., Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2022). A Vision-Based Navigation Algorithm for Autonomous Deep-Space Cruise.
    3rd Space Imaging Workshop, pp. 1-10
  • Di Domenico, G., Topputo, F. (2022). STASIS: an Attitude Testbed for Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulations of Autonomous Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems.
    73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2022), pp. 1-20
  • Morselli, A., Morelli, A., Topputo, F. (2022). ETHILE: A Thruster-In-The-Loop Facility to Enable Autonomous Guidance and Control of Autonomous Interplanetary CubeSat.
    73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2022), pp. 1-10
  • Rizza, A., Piccolo, F., Pugliatti, M., Panicucci, P., Topputo, F. (2022). Hardware-In-the-loop Simulation Framework for CubeSats Proximity Operations: Application to the Milani Mission.
    73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2022), pp. 1-15
  • Bernardini, N., Merisio, G. et al. (2022). Exploiting Coherent Patterns for the Analysis of Qualitative Motion and the Design of Bounded Orbits Around Small Bodies.
    73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2022), pp. 1-16
  • Pan, S., Topputo, F., Hou, X., Wang, Y. (2022). On Optimal Three-Impulse Earth-Moon Transfers in a Four-Body Model.
    73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2022), pp. 1-9
  • Merisio, G., Topputo, F. (2022). An Algorithm to Engineer Autonomous Ballistic Capture at Mars.
    73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2022), pp. 1-16
  • Piccolo, F. et al. (2022). Design of the Vision-Based GNC Subsystem of Hera's Milani Mission.
    73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2022), pp. 1-13
  • Morselli, A., Morelli, A.c. , Topputo, F. (2022). ETHILE: A Thruster-In-The-Loop Facility to Enable Autonomous Guidance and Control of Autonomous Interplanetary CubeSat.
    73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2022), pp. 1-10
  • Buonagura, C., Pugliatti, M., Topputo, F. (2022). Procedural Minor Body Generator Tool for Data-Driven Optical Navigation Methods.
    JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS, Vol. 45.0 pp. 1-15.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G006294
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2022). The Envelope of Reachable Asteroids of M-ARGO Interplanetary CubeSat.
    4S Symposium, pp. 1-8
  • Bottiglieri, C. et al. (2022). Mission Analysis and Navigation Assessment for Hera's Milani CubeSat.
    4S Symposium, pp. 1-12
  • Morselli, A. et al. (2022). The EXTREMA Orbital Simulation Hub: a Facility for GNC Testing of Autonomous Interplanetary CubeSat.
    4S Symposium, pp. 1-13
  • Franzese, V. et al. (2022). Current Status of LUMIO: a Lunar CubeSat Mission at Earth-Moon L2.
    4S Symposium, pp. 1-15
  • Rusconi, M., Ferrari, F., Topputo, F. (2022). Modeling and Simulation of Milani CubeSat Contact Motion on the Surface of the Secondary Asteroid of Didymos Binary System.
    17th Pegasus Student Conference, pp. 1-17
  • Pizzetti, A., Rizza, A., Topputo, F. (2022). Autonomous Wheel Off-Loading Strategies for Deep-Space CubeSats.
    17th Pegasus Student Conference, pp. 1-12
  • Speretta, S., Turan, E., Cervone, A., Menicucci, A., Topputo, F. et al. (2022). LUMIO: A CubeSat to Monitor Micro-Meteroid Impacts on the Lunar Farside.
    2022 IEEE Aerospace Conference, pp. 1-8.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/AERO53065.2022.9843311
  • Pugliatti, M., Franzese, V., Panicucci, P., Topputo, F. (2022). TINYV3RSE: The DART Vision-Based Navigation Test-bench.
    AIAA Scitech 2022 Forum, pp. 1-13.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-1193
  • Hofmann, C., Morelli, A., Topputo, F. (2022). On the Performance of Discretization and Trust-Region Methods for On-Board Convex Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization.
    AIAA Scitech 2022 Forum, pp. 1-20.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-1892
  • Pugliatti, M. et al. (2022). The Milani mission: overview and architecture of the optical-based GNC system.
    AIAA Scitech 2022 Forum, pp. 1-20.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-2381
  • Bottiglieri, C. et al. (2022). Trajectory Design and Orbit Determination of Hera's Milani CubeSat.
    2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vol. 177 pp. 1-15
  • Bella, S., Andreis, E., Franzese, V., Panicucci, P., Topputo, F. (2022). Line-Of-Sight Extraction Algorithm for Deep-Space Autonomous Navigation.
    2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vol. 177 pp. 1-18
  • Bella, S., Andreis, E., Franzese, V., Panicucci, P., Topputo, F. (2022). Line-Of-Sight Extraction Algorithm for Deep-Space Autonomous Navigation.
    2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vol. 177 pp. 1-18
  • Hofmann, C., Topputo, F. (2022). Pseudospectral Convex Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization in a High-Fidelity Model.
    2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vol. 177 pp. 1-19
  • Franzese, V. et al. (2022). Current Status of LUMIO: a Lunar CubeSat Mission at Earth-Moon L2.
    4S Symposium, pp. 1-15
  • Morelli, A., Hofmann, C., Topputo, F. (2021). A Homotopic Approach for Robust Low-Thrust Trajectory Design Through Convex Optimization.
    72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2021), pp. 1-11
  • Andreis, E., Franzese, V., Topputo, F. (2021). An Overview of Autonomous Optical Navigation for Deep-Space CubeSats.
    72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2021), pp. 1-11
  • Speretta, S., Cervone, A., Menicucci, A., Turan, E., Bertels, E., Bosman, B., Topputo, F. et al. (2021). Designing the Radio Link for a Lunar CubeSat: the LUMIO Case.
    72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2021), pp. 1-11
  • Menicucci, A., Cervone, A., Speretta, S., Bertels, E., Topputo, F. (2021). The Radiation Environment and Effects Analysis of the LUMIO Mission.
    72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2021), pp. 1-7
  • Di Domenico, G. et al. (2021). Toward Self-Driving Interplanetary CubeSats: the ERC-Funded Project EXTREMA.
    72nd International Asteroid Challenge (IAC 2021)
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2021). Current Status of LUMIO Mission: Characterizing Lunar Meteoroid Impacts with a CubeSat.
    72nd International Asteroid Challenge (IAC 2021)
  • Cervone, A., Speretta, S., Menicucci, A., Bertels, E., Topputo, F. et al. (2021). Selection of the Propulsion System for the LUMIO Mission: an Intricate Trade-Off Between Cost, Reliability and Performance.
    72nd International Asteroid Challenge (IAC 2021)
  • Cervone, A., Topputo, F. et al. (2021). Design Challenges and Opportunities Offered by the LUMIO Spacecraft: a CubeSat for Observing and Characterizing Micro-Meteoroid Impacts on the Lunar Far Side.
    72nd International Asteroid Challenge (IAC 2021)
  • Kohout, T., Cardi, M., Näsilä, A., Palomba, E., Topputo, F. et al. (2021). Milani CubeSat for ESA Hera Mission.
    Europlanet Science Congress 2021 (EPSC2021).
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/epsc2021-732
  • Merisio, G. et al. (2021). LUMIO: a CubeSat to monitor the lunar farside.
    Europlanet Science Congress 2021 (EPSC2021).
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/epsc2021-282
  • Merisio, G., Topputo, F. (2021). Characterization of ballistic capture corridors aiming at autonomous ballistic capture at Mars.
    2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference
  • Hofmann, C., Topputo, F. (2021). Closed-Loop Guidance for Low-Thrust Interplanetary Trajectories Using Convex Programming.
    11th International ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems, ESA GNC 2021, pp. 1-15
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2021). The Hera Milani Cubesat Mission.
    7th IAA Planetary Defense Conference (PDC 2021), pp. 1-2
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2021). LUMIO Cubesat: a Mission to Refine Meteoroid Population Knowledge.
    7th IAA Planetary Defense Conference (PDC 2021), pp. 1-3
  • Wang, Y., Topputo, F. (2021). Indirect Optimization for Low-Thrust Transfers with Earth-Shadow Eclipses.
    31st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-17
  • Hofmann, C., Topputo, F. (2021). Toward On-Board Guidance of Low-Thrust Spacecraft in Deep Space Using Sequential Convex Programming.
    31st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-19
  • Pugliatti, M., Topputo, F. (2021). Navigation About Irregular Bodies Through Segmentation Maps.
    31st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-19
  • Pugliatti, M., Maestrini, M., Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F. (2021). On-board Small-Body Semantic Segmentation Based on Morphological Features with U-Net.
    31st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1-20
  • Panicucci, P., Mcmahon, J., Zenou, E., Delpech, M. (2020). Variational Lambert's Problem with Uncertain Dynamics.
    Astrodynamics 2019, Vol. 171 pp. 459-478
  • Cervone, A., Topputo, F. et al. (2020). Phase a Design of the LUMIO Spacecraft: a Cubesat for Observing and Characterizing Micro-Meteoroid Impacts on the Lunar far Side.
    71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2020), pp. 1-9
  • Franzese, V. et al. (2020). Target Selection for M-ARGO Interplanetary CubeSat.
    71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2020), pp. 1-15
  • Merisio, G. et al. (2020). Predicting the Outcome of the LUMIO Lunar Cubesat.
    71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2020), pp. 1-14
  • Pugliatti, M., Topputo, F. (2020). Small-Body Shape Recognition with Convolutional Neural Network and Comparison with Explicit Features Based Method.
    2020 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, pp. 1-20
  • Furfaro, R., Bloise, I., Orlandelli, M., Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F. et al. (2020). A recurrent deep architecture for quasi-optimal feedback guidance in planetary landing.
    First IAA/AAS SciTech Forum on Space Flight Mechanics and Space Structures and Materials, Vol. 170.0 pp. 151-174
  • Ferrari, F., Tanga, P. (2019). N-body simulations of rubble-pile aggregates with angular particles.
    EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2019
  • Wang, Y., Topputo, F. (2019). Model Predictive Static Programming for Bang-off-Bang Low-Thrust Neighboring Control Law Design.
    70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2019), pp. 1-13
  • Romero Calvo, A., Biggs, J., Topputo, F. (2019). Attitude Control for the LUMIO CubeSat in Deep Space.
    70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2019), pp. 1-13
  • Mani, K.V. , Sanz Casado, A., Franzese, V., Cervone, A., Topputo, F. (2019). Systems Design of MARIO: Stand-alone 16U CubeSat from Earth to Mars.
    70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2019), pp. 1-17
  • Biggs, J.D. , Fournier, H., Ceccherini, S., Topputo, F. (2019). Optimal De-Tumbling of Spacecraft with Four Thrusters.
    5th CEAS Specialist Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control - EuroGNC, pp. 1-13
  • Merisio, G. et al. (2019). LUMIO CubeSat: Toward a Lunar Situational Awareness.
    EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2019
  • Mani, K., Boccelli, S., Topputo, F., Cervone, A. (2019). Electric propulsion characterization for a stand-alone Mars CubeSat.
    36th International Electric Propulsion Conference, pp. 1-15
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2019). LUMIO CubeSat: toward a Lunar Situational Awareness.
    25th Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA 2019), pp. 1693-1701
  • Ferrari, F. (2019). A New Environment to Simulate the Dynamics in the Close Proximity of Rubble-Pile Asteroids.
    29th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Vol. 168.0 pp. 2065-2075
  • Giordano, C., Topputo, F., Trenkel, C. (2019). Dedicated Mission to the Sun-Earth Saddle Point: a Feasibility Assessment.
    29th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Vol. 168.0 pp. 1135-1155
  • Dei Tos, D.A. , Topputo, F. (2019). Trajectory Design for LUMIO Cubesat in the Cislunar Space.
    29th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Vol. 168.0 pp. 2027-2044
  • Li, H., Topputo, F., Baoyin, H. (2019). Deep neural networks of Optimal Low-Thrust Orbit Raising.
    29th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Vol. 168.0 pp. 1707-1720
  • Giordano, C., Topputo, F. (2019). Modeling and Optimization of Aero-Ballistic Capture.
    29th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Vol. 168.0 pp. 501-515
  • Losacco, M., Romano, M., Di Lizia, P., Colombo, C., Armellin, R., Morselli, A. et al. (2019). Advanced Monte Carlo Sampling Techniques For Orbital Conjunctions Analysis And Near Earth Objects Impact Probability Computation.
    1st NEO and Debris Detection Conference, pp. 1-12
  • Panicucci, P., Morand, V., Hautesserres, D. (2018). Perturbed Lambert's Problem Solver based on Differential Algebra Optimization.
    69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2018), Vol. 2018- pp. 1-11
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2018). GRAINS: a New Numerical Method for the Study of Gravitational Aggregates.
    42nd COSPAR Scientific Assembly
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2018). A Code for the Study of Gravitational Aggregates with Non-Spherical Particles.
    European Planetary Science Congress 2018
  • Furfaro, R., Bloise, I., Orlandelli, M., Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F. et al. (2018). A Recurrent Deep Architecture for Quasi-Optimal Feedback Guidance in Planetary Landing.
    IAA SciTech Forum on Space Flight Mechanics and Space Structures and Materials, pp. 1-24
  • Aguiar, G., Topputo, F. (2018). A Technique for Designing Earth-Mars Low-Thrust Transfers Culminating in Ballistic Capture.
    7th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-8
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2018). Trajectory Design in High-Fidelity Models.
    7th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-9
  • Sundaramoorthy, P., Topputo, F. et al. (2018). System Design of LUMIO: a CubeSat at Earth-Moon l2 for Observing Lunar Meteoroid Impacts.
    69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2018), pp. 1-8
  • Franzese, V., Ceccherini, S., Mani, K.V. , Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F. (2018). Feasibility Assessment of Autonomous Optical Navigation in LUMIO Mission.
    69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2018), pp. 1-6
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2018). LUMIO: Charazterizing Lunar Meteoroid Impacts with a CubeSat.
    69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2018), pp. 1-11
  • Dei Tos, D., Topputo, F., Massari, M., Biggs, J., Cipriano, A. (2018). On the Sophisticated Orbit Design of the Lunar Meteoroid Impacts Observer CubeSat.
    69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2018), pp. 1-13
  • Mani, K., Topputo, F., Cervone, A. (2018). Chemical Propulsion System Design for a 16U Interplanetary CubeSat.
    69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2018), pp. 1-15
  • Furfaro, R., Bloise, I., Orlandelli, M., Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F. et al. (2018). Deep Learning for Autonomous Lunar Landing.
    2018 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vol. 167.0 pp. 3285-3306
  • Speretta, S., Topputo, F. et al. (2018). LUMIO: achieving autonomous operations for Lunar exploration with a CubeSat.
    SpaceOps 2018 Conference and Exhibition, pp. 1-11.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-2599
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2018). LUMIO: a Cubesat at Earth-Moon L2.
    4S Symposium, pp. 1-15
  • Mani, K., Topputo, F., Cervone, A. (2018). Dual Chemical-Electric Propulsion Systems Design for Interplanetary CubeSats.
    Space Propulsion Conference 2018, pp. 1-12
  • Ceccherini, S., Topputo, F. (2018). System-Trajectory Optimization of Hybrid Transfers to the Geostationary Orbit.
    Space Flight Mechanics Meeting - AIAA SciTech 2018, pp. 1-18.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-0723
  • Topputo, F., Dei Tos, D.A. , Rasotto, M., Renk, F. (2018). Design and Feasibility Assessment of Ultra Low Thrust Trajectories to the Sun-Earth Saddle Point.
    Space Flight Mechanics Meeting - AIAA SciTech 2018, pp. 1-15.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-1691
  • Franzese, V., Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F. (2018). Autonomous Optical Navigation for LUMIO Mission.
    Space Flight Mechanics Meeting - AIAA SciTech 2018, pp. 1-11.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-1977
  • Drozd, K.M. , Furfaro, R., Topputo, F. (2018). Application of ZEM/ZEV guidance for closed-loop transfer in the Earth-Moon System.
    Space Flight Mechanics Meeting - AIAA SciTech 2018, pp. 1-20.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-0958
  • Drozd, K., Burnett, E. et al. (2017). Block-like explorer of a near-earth body by achieving orbital proximity (BEEBOP).
    2017 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vol. 162.0 pp. 3689-3728
  • Wang, Y., Masarati, P. (2017). Optimal Control of Pretwisted Adaptive Rotating Blades Modeled as Anisotropic Thin-Walled Beams with Piezo-Composite.
    43rd European Rotorcraft Forum (ERF 2017), pp. 1513-1523
  • Furfaro, R., Ruggiero, R., Topputo, F., Lovera, M., Linares, R. (2017). Waypoint-Optimized Closed-Loop Guidance for Spacecraft Rendezvous in Relative Motion.
    2017 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vol. 162.0 pp. 2651-2666
  • Furfaro, R., Lanave, G., Topputo, F., Lovera, M., Linares, R. (2017). Waypoint-Based ZEM/ZEV Feedback Guidance: Applications To Low-Thrust Interplanetary Transfer and Orbit Raising.
    2017 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vol. 162.0 pp. 333-348
  • Capannolo, A., Lavagna, M., Ferrari, F., Lunghi, P. (2017). Optimal Configurations for Nanosatellite Formation Flying in Binary Asteroid Environment.
    26th International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, pp. 1-9
  • Franzese, V., Mani, K.V. , Topputo, F. (2017). Autonomous Optical Navigation for Interplanetary CubeSats.
    24th Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA 2017), pp. 1-8
  • Infantolino, G.M. , Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F., Bernelli-Zazzera, F. (2017). On-Board Telemetry Monitoring via Support Vector Machine with Application to Philae Solar Generator.
    24th Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA 2017), pp. 1-8
  • Gonzalo, J.L. , Bombardelli, C., Topputo, F. (2017). Unified Formulation for Element-Based Indirect Trajectory Optimization.
    26th International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, pp. 1-6
  • Gonzalo, J.L. , Topputo, F., Armellin, R. (2017). Indirect Optimization of End-of-Life Disposal for Galileo Constellation Using Low Thrust Propulsion.
    26th International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, pp. 1-6
  • Topputo, F., Dei Tos, D.A. , Rasotto, M., Renk, F. (2017). Design and Validation of Ultra Low Thrust Transfers to the Sun-Earth Saddle Point with Application to LISA PathFinder Mission Extension.
    26th International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, pp. 1-7
  • DI LIZIA, P., Massari, M., Losacco, M., Bianchi, G., Mattana, A., Pupillo, G., Bortolotti, C., Roma, M., Morselli, A. et al. (2017). Performance Assessment of the Multibeam Radar Sensor Birales for Space Surveillance and Tracking.
    7th European Conference on Space Debris, ESA/ESOC, pp. 1-13
  • Blazquez, E., Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2017). Numerical Simulation of N-Body Asteroid Aggregation with GPU-Parallel Hierarchical Treecode Algorithm.
    27th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Vol. 160.0 pp. 451-469
  • Dei Tos, D.A. , Russell, R.P. , Topputo, F. (2017). Survey of Mars Ballistic Capture Trajectories using Periodic Orbits.
    27th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Vol. 160.0 pp. 1625-1644
  • Oshima, K., Topputo, F., Yanao, T. (2017). Global Search for Low-Energy Transfers to the Moon with Long Transfer Time.
    27th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Vol. 160.0 pp. 577-594
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M., Masarati, P., Tasora, A. (2016). Small Celestial Bodies Model Refinement by Means of N-Body Gravitational Dynamics.
    XIII Congresso Nazionale di Scienze Planetarie
  • Burmann, B., Gerth, I., Scheper, M., Lavagna, M., Ferrari, F. et al. (2016). Close-Proximity Operations Concept of the Asteroid Impact Mission.
    67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2016), pp. 4536-4543
  • Oshima, K., Topputo, F., Yanao, T. (2016). Pareto-Optimal, Low-Energy Transfers to the Moon Using Impulsive Delta-V.
    26th Workshop on JAXA Astrodynamics and Flight Mechanics, pp. 1-6
  • Capannolo, A., Lavagna, M., Ferrari, F., Lunghi, P. (2016). Nanosatellite Formation Flying to Enhance Science in Binary Asteroid Environment.
    67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2016), pp. 1-13
  • Zuanetti, A., Topputo, F., Massari, M. (2016). Integrated Monitoring of Refugees in the Mediterranean Sea with Small Satellite Constellations.
    67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2016), pp. 1-9
  • Furfaro, R., Topputo, F., Mueting, J., Casotto, S., Simo, J. (2016). Analysis and Performance Evaluation of ZEM/ZEV Guidance and Its Sliding Robustification for Autonomous Rendezvous in Relative Motion.
    67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2016), pp. 1-9
  • Ceccherini, S., Ferella, L., Topputo, F. (2016). Assessment of Hybrid Propulsion for Geostationary Transfer Orbits: a Mission Design Approach.
    67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2016), pp. 1-15
  • Gianinetto, M., Aiello, M., Marchesi, A., Topputo, F. et al. (2016). OBIA ship detection with multispectral and SAR images: A simulation for Copernicus security applications.
    2016 International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS 2016), pp. 1229-1232.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/IGARSS.2016.7729311
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M., Carnelli, I. (2016). Coupling High Fidelity Body Modeling with Non-Keplerian Dynamics to Design Aim-Mascot-2 Landing Trajectories on Didymos Binary Asteroid.
    6th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-8
  • Ferrari, F. et al. (2016). ESA’s Asteroid Impact Mission: Mission Analysis and Payload Operations State of the Art.
    6th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-11
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2016). Consolidated Phase a Design of Asteroid Impact Mission: MASCOT-2 Landing on Binary Asteroid Didymos.
    26th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 3759-3770
  • Gomroki, M.M. , Topputo, F., Tekinalp, O., Bernelli-Zazzera, F. (2016). Two ASRE approaches with application to spacecraft coulomb formations.
    Astrodynamics Network AstroNet-II, pp. 109-120.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23986-6_8
  • Rasotto, M., Morselli, A. et al. (2016). Differential Algebra Space Toolbox for Nonlinear Uncertainty Propagation in Space Dynamics.
    6th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-11
  • Oshima, K., Topputo, F., Campagnola, S., Yanao, T. (2016). Medium-Energy, Retrograde, Ballistic Transfer to the Moon.
    26th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 745-763
  • Kumar, K., Topputo, F., Agrawal, A., Hekmax, E. (2016). Initial Results for Preliminary Trajectory Design of Multi-Target Active Debris Removal Missions using the Atom Solver.
    26th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1677-1694
  • Mueting, J., Furfaro, R., Topputo, F., Simo, J. (2016). Optimal Sliding Guidance for Earth-Moon Halo Orbit Station-Keeping and Transfer.
    26th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 971-988
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2016). GTOC8: Results and Methods of POLIMI-UPM.
    26th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 4301-4308
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M., Scheper, M., Burmann, B., Carnelli, I. (2016). The European Asteroid Impact Mission: Phase a Design and Mission Analysis.
    2015 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, pp. 3927-3935
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2016). Asteroid Impact Mission: a Possible Approach to Design Effective Close Proximity Operations to Release Mascot-2 Lander.
    2015 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, pp. 2887-2895
  • Colagrossi, A., Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M., Howell, K.C. (2016). Dynamical Evolution About Asteroids with High Fidelity Gravity Field and Perturbations Modeling.
    2015 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, pp. 885-903
  • Piergentili, F., Arena, L., Cardona, T., Scire, G., Angeletti, F., Curiano, F., De Zanet, G., Gaeta, M., Lamarca, V., Panicucci, P. et al. (2015). Design, Manufacturing and Test of the CubeSat Ursa Maior.
    66th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2015) - Space The Gateway for Mankind's Future, Vol. 6 pp. 4324-4329
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2015). Space Shepherd: using space assets to monitor, track, and search-and-rescue illegal immigrants in the Mediterranean Sea.
    66th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2015) - Space The Gateway for Mankind's Future, pp. 11422-11431.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-1892
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2015). Space Shepherd: Search and Rescue of Illegal Immigrants in the Mediterranean Sea Through Satellite Imagery.
    Remote Sensing - Understanding the earth for a safer world: IGARSS 2015, pp. 4852-4855.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/IGARSS.2015.7326917
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2015). Optimization of Triangular Formation Flying Configurations Under the Circular and Elliptic Three-Body Problem Dynamics Modelling.
    25th International Symposium of Space Flight Dynamics (ISSFD), pp. 1-17
  • Ferrari, F. et al. (2015). The Asteroid Impact Mission: Consolidated Mission Analysis and Scientific Payload Operations at Binary Asteroid Didymos.
    25th International Symposium of Space Flight Dynamics (ISSFD), pp. 1-12
  • Lombardi, R., Massari, M., Topputo, F. (2015). Scheduling Satellite Observations to Monitor Illegal Immigration in the Mediterranean Sea.
    23rd Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA 2015), pp. 1-16
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2015). Global Optimization of Relative Configurations Between Spacecraft Near Lagrangian Point Orbits.
    23rd Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA 2015)
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2015). MASCOT-2 Landing Opportunities Using Three-Body Solutions for Asteroid Impact Mission.
    23rd Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA 2015), pp. 1-13
  • Colagrossi, A., Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2015). Coupled Dynamics Analysis Around Asteroids by Means of Accurate Shape and Perturbations Modeling.
    66th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2015) - Space The Gateway for Mankind's Future, pp. 5360-5370
  • Kumar, K., Jankovic, M., Ortiz-Gomez, N., Romero-Martin, J., Topputo, F. et al. (2015). Agora: Mission to Demonstrate Technologies to Actively Remove Ariane Rocket Bodies.
    66th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2015), pp. 2280-2295
  • Dei Tos, D.A. , Topputo, F. (2015). On the Advantages of Using a Strict Hierarchy to Model Astrodynamical Problems.
    66th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2015), pp. 5479-5490
  • Jankovic, M., Kumar, K., Ortiz-Gomez, N., Romero-Martin, J., Kirchner, F., Topputo, F. et al. (2015). Robotic Systems for Active Debris Removal: Equipments, State-of-the-Art, and Concept Architecture of the Rendez Vous and Capture (RVC) Control System.
    5th CEAS Air & Space Conference, pp. 1-14
  • Ferrari, F., Tasora, A., Masarati, P., Lavagna, M. (2015). Numerical Simulation of N-Body Asteroid Aggregation.
    Multibody Dynamics 2015, pp. 936-947
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2015). Design Drivers for Formation Flying Near Collinear Libration Points in the Circular and Elliptic Restricted Three-Body Problems.
    8th International Workshop on Satellite Constellations and Formation Flying (IWSCFF 2015), pp. 1-17
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2015). Free Tumbling Objects Attitude Control via Contactless Chaser Authority Exploiting a Formation Flying Architecture.
    8th International Workshop on Satellite Constellations and Formation Flying (IWSCFF 2015), pp. 1-15
  • Morselli, A. et al. (2015). A new high sensitivity radar sensor for space debris detection and accurate orbit determination.
    2nd IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace, pp. 562-567.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace.2015.7180719
  • Zhang, H., Topputo, F., Zhang, R., Zhang, C., Han, C. (2015). A Modified Upe Method to Design Two-Impulse Earth-Moon Transfers in a Four-Body Model.
    Spaceflight Mechanics 2015, pp. 2377-2392
  • Topputo, F. (2015). Advances in Ballistic Capture Orbits Computation with Applications.
    25th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 3087-3098
  • Belbruno, E., Topputo, F. (2015). Ballistic Capture Transfers from the Earth to Mars.
    25th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 293-310
  • Dei Tos, D.A. , Topputo, F. (2015). Automated Trajectory Refinement of Three-Body Orbits in the Real Solar System Model.
    25th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 263-282
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2015). Asteroid Impact Monitoring Mission: Mission Analysis and Innovative Strategies for Close Proximity Maneuvering.
    4th IAA Planetary Defense Conference (PDC 2015), pp. 1-9
  • Zhang, C., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Zhao, Y.S. (2015). Low-Thrust Minimum Fuel Optimization in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Model.
    Second IAA Conference on Dynamics and Control of Space Systems 2014, pp. 1597-1615
  • Topputo, F., Zhang, R. (2015). Approximation of Invariant Manifolds by Cubic Convolution Interpolation.
    25th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 283-291
  • Colagrossi, A., Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2015). Asteroids Coupled Dynamics Analysis by Means of Accurate Mass Distribution and Perturbations Modeling.
    4th IAA Planetary Defense Conference (PDC 2015), pp. 1-13
  • Luo, Z.F. , Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Tang, G.J. (2015). The Role of Dynamical Models in Ballistic Capture: the Perturbed Sun-Planet Case.
    Second IAA Conference on Dynamics and Control of Space Systems 2014, pp. 493-512
  • Zhang, C., Topputo, F. (2015). Earth-To-Halo Low-Thrust Minimum Fuel Optimization with Optimized Launch Conditions.
    25th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 1271-1286
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2014). Formation Flying and Relative Dynamics Under the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem Formulation.
    Spaceflight Mechanics 2014, pp. 185-204
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M., Howell, K.C. (2014). Trajectory Design About Binary Asteroids Through Coupled Three Body Problems.
    24th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 2093-2110
  • Escorial, D., Peters, T.V. , Ferrari, F. et al. (2014). Assessment of GNC Impacts of Chemical Plume Impingement in the Case of Prisma Irides Experiment.
    24th International Symposium of Space Flight Dynamics (ISSFD), pp. 1-12
  • Topputo, F. (2014). Trade-Off Between Cost and Time in Lunar Transfers: a Quantitative Analysis.
    Spaceflight Mechanics 2014, pp. 3705-3719
  • Peters, T.V. , Escorial Olmos, D., Pellacani, A., Avilés Rodrigálvarez, M., Lavagna, M., Ferrari, F. et al. (2014). The COBRA IRIDES Experiment.
    65th International Astronautical Congress 2014 (IAC 2014), pp. 1601-1611
  • Morselli, A. et al. (2014). Orbit Determination of Space Debris Using a Bi-static Radar Configuration with a Multiple-Beam Receiver.
    65th International Astronautical Congress 2014 (IAC 2014), pp. 1774-1784
  • Ferrari, F., Lavagna, M. (2014). Triangular Formation Flying Under the Elliptic Restricted Three-Body Problem Formulation.
    65th International Astronautical Congress 2014 (IAC 2014), pp. 5233-5241
  • Morselli, A., Armellin, R., DI LIZIA, P., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2014). Collision Avoidance Maneuver Design Based on Multi-Objective Optimization.
    Spaceflight Mechanics 2014, pp. 1819-1838
  • Ferrari, F., Benvenuto, R., Lavagna, M. (2014). Gas Plume Impingement Technique for Space Debris De-Tumbling.
    9th International ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems (GNC 2014), pp. 1-14
  • Ferrari, F. (2014). Formation Flying Dynamics in Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem and Applications to Binary Asteroid Systems.
    10th Pegasus-AIAA Aerospace Student Conference, pp. 1-11
  • Dinius, J., Furfaro, R., Topputo, F., Selnick, S. (2014). Near Optimal Feedback Guidance Design and the Planar Restricted Three-Body Problem.
    Spaceflight Mechanics 2014, pp. 575-584
  • Morselli, A., Armellin, R., DI LIZIA, P., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2013). Computation of Collision Probabilities Based on Special Perturbations and High Order Methods.
    6th European Conference on Space Debris (ESA SP-723), pp. 1-7
  • Massari, M., Topputo, F., Mingotti, G. (2013). Alternative Hybrid Propulsion Transfers for Marco Polo NEOs Sample Return Mission.
    23rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 3353-3367
  • Zhang, C., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Zhao, Y. (2013). An Exploration of Numerical Methods for Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization in n-Body Models.
    64th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2013), pp. 4971-4977
  • Luo, Z.F. , Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Tang, G.J. (2013). Analysis of Ballistic Capture Orbits in the Real N-Body Problem.
    AIDAA Napoli XXII, pp. 1-27
  • Pinzan, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2013). A Multidisciplinary Approach to Landing Site Selection for Small-Body Missions.
    64th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2013), pp. 1511-1533
  • Topputo, F., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2013). Simulation of Low-Intensity, Low-Temperature Solar Arrays with Software and Hardware Tools.
    AIDAA Napoli XXII, pp. 1-10
  • Topputo, F., Zhang, R., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Luo, J. (2013). Numerical Approximation of Invariant Manifolds in the Restricted Three-Body Problem.
    64th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2013), pp. 5635-5640
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Massari, M. (2013). Hybrid Propulsion Transfers for Mars Science Missions.
    Spaceflight Mechanics 2013, pp. 2859-2874
  • Caputo, G.M. , Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2013). On-Comet Attitude Reconstruction of Rosetta Lander Philae Through Solar Arrays Telemetry.
    AIDAA Napoli XXII, pp. 1-12
  • Armellin, R., DI LIZIA, P., Morselli, A., Lavagna, M. (2012). An Orbital Conjunction Algorithm Based on Taylor Models.
    Spaceflight Mechanics 2012, pp. 2127-2144
  • Morselli, A., Armellin, R., DI LIZIA, P., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2012). Computing Collision Probability Using Differential Algebra and Advanced Monte Carlo Methods.
    63rd International Astronautical Congress 2012 (IAC 2012), pp. 2311-2324
  • Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2012). A Method to Solve Nonlinear Optimal Control Problems in Astrodynamics.
    Dynamics and Control of Space Systems 2012, pp. 1531-1543
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2012). Hybrid Propulsion Transfers to the Moon.
    Dynamics and Control of Space Systems 2012, pp. 205-214
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2012). Attainable Sets in Space Mission Design: a Method to Define Low-Thrust, Invariant Manifold Trajectories.
    Spaceflight Mechanics 2012, pp. 541-556
  • Armellin, R., DI LIZIA, P., Morselli, A. et al. (2012). High Order Algorithms for the Management of Uncertainties with Applications in Space Situational Awareness.
    Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT), pp. 1-10
  • DI LIZIA, P., Armellin, R., Morselli, A., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2012). High Order Optimal Feedback Control of Low-Thrust Orbital Transfers with Saturating Actuators.
    Dynamics and Control of Space Systems 2012, pp. 1583-1600
  • Post, K.E. , Belbruno, E., Topputo, F. (2012). Efficient Cis-Lunar Trajectories.
    Proceedings of Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2012), pp. 1-19
  • Topputo, F., Mingotti, G., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2012). Enhancing Planetary Exploration by Using Hybrid Propulsion Transfers.
    63rd International Astronautical Congress 2012 (IAC 2012), pp. 5483-5491
  • Lavagna, M., Armellin, R., Morselli, A., Serpelloni, E. (2012). ASTREA: a Mars Lagrangian Point Base to Serve Asteroids Belt Cycling Missions.
    Proceedings of Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2012), pp. 1-14
  • Topputo, F., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2011). Optimal Low-Thrust Station Keeping of Geostationary Satellites.
    CEAS 2011 Conference Proceedings, pp. 1917-1925
  • Topputo, F., Ercoli, A. (2011). Optimal Bi-Impulsive Earth-Moon Transfers.
    62nd International Astronautical Congress 2011 (IAC 2011), pp. 4621-4629
  • Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Ercoli Finzi, A. (2011). Power Production for Small Body Landers: Post-Launch Activities on Philae's Power Subsystem.
    62nd International Astronautical Congress 2011 (IAC 2011), pp. 1333-1340
  • Hyeraci, N., Topputo, F. (2011). Ballistic Capture in the Elliptic Restricted Three-Body Problem with Applications.
    New Trends in Astrodynamics and Applications VI, pp. 1-13
  • Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Ercoli Finzi, A., Lazzari, F. (2011). Solar Array Simulators for Low Power Space Missions.
    CEAS 2011 Conference Proceedings, pp. 243-250
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F. (2011). Ways to the Moon: a Survey.
    21st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 2531-2547
  • Morselli, A., Armellin, R., DI LIZIA, P., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2011). Collision Risk Assessment for Perturbed Orbits Via Rigorous Global Optimization.
    62nd International Astronautical Congress 2011 (IAC 2011), pp. 1897-1907
  • Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Ercoli Finzi, A. (2010). On-Comet Power Production: the Case of Rosetta Lander Philae.
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2010). Efficient Invariant-Manifold, Low-Thrust Planar Trajectories to the Moon.
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2010). Invariant-Manifold, Low-Thrust Transfers to Low Mars Orbits.
    61st International Astronautical Congress (IAC), pp. 10784-10796
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2010). Exploiting Distant Periodic Orbits and Their Invariant Manifolds to Design Novel Space Trajectories to the Moon.
    20th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 265-284
  • Brambillasca, S., Topputo, F., Ercoli Finzi, A., Campesato, R. (2009). LILT Measurements on Silicon Solar Cells of Rosetta Lander Philae.
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2009). Numerical Methods to Design Low-Energy, Low-Thrust Sun-Perturbed Transfers to the Moon.
    49th Israel Annual Conference on Aerospace Sciences 2009, pp. 249-262
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2009). Dynamical Systems, Optimal Control and Space Trajectory Design.
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2009). Low-Thrust, Invariant-Manifolds Trajectories to Halo Orbits.
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2008). Numerical Methods for Low-Energy Low-Thrust Sun-Perturbed Earth-to-Moon Trajectory Design.
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2008). A Hybrid Propulsion Approach to Design Earth-to-Moon Transfers with Ballistic Capture.
  • Owis, A., Topputo, F., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2007). Feedback Optimal Control in Low-Thrust Interplanetary Trajectory Design with Drag.
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2007). Combined Optimal Low-Thrust and Stable-Manifold Trajectories to the Earth-Moon Halo Orbits.
    New Trends in Astrodynamics and Applications III, pp. 100-112.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2710047
  • Massari, M., Armellin, R., Di Lizia, P., Topputo, F. (2007). Reaching NEOs: Solution for the Second Global Trajectory Optimization Competition.
  • Topputo, F., Owis, A.H. , Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2007). Analytical Solution of the Feedback Optimal Control in Low-Thrust Transfers.
  • Owis, A.H. , Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2007). Feedback Optimal Control in Low-Thrust Interplanetary Trajectory Design.
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    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21608/asat.2007.23955
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2007). A Method to Design Sun-Perturbed Earth-To-moon Low-Thrust Transfers with Ballistic Capture.
  • Cremaschi, F., Topputo, F., Sangiovanni, G., Vasile, M. (2005). Low Thrust Interplanetary Transfers Through Invariant Manifolds and an Evolutionary Neurocontrol.
  • Armellin, R., Topputo, F. (2005). An Optimal h6 Acheme for Solving TPBVP in Astrodynamics.
  • Topputo, F., Vasile, M., Ercoli Finzi, A. (2004). An Approach to the Design of Low Energy Interplanetary Transfers Exploiting Invariant Manifolds of the Restricted Three-Body Problem.
    14th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, pp. 2229-2248
  • Topputo, F., Vasile, M., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2004). A Hybrid Optimization of the Low Energy Interplanetary Transfers Associated to the Invariant Manifolds of the Restricted Three-Body Problem.
  • Topputo, F., Vasile, M., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2004). Interplanetary and Lunar Transfers Using Libration Points.
    18th International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, pp. 1-6
  • Topputo, F., Vasile, M., Ercoli Finzi, A. (2004). Combining Two and Three-Body Dynamics for Low Energy Transfer Trajectories of Practical Interest.
    55th International Astronautical Congress 2004, pp. 584-596
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    Modeling and Optimization in Space Engineering : New Concepts and Approaches, Vol. 200 pp. 167-199.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24812-2_6
  • Topputo, F., Sinclair, A., Wilkins, M., Zanetti, R. (2019). Spaceflight Mechanics 2019.
  • Topputo, F., Ceccherini, S. (2019). A Catalogue of Parametric Time-Optimal Transfers for All-Electric GEO Satellites.
    Modeling and Optimization in Space Engineering, pp. 459-478.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10501-3_17
  • Speretta, S., Cervone, A., Sundaramoorthy, P., Noomen, R., Mestry, S., Cipriano, A., Topputo, F. et al. (2019). LUMIO: an Autonomous CubeSat for Lunar Exploration.
    Space Operations: Inspiring Humankind's Future, pp. 103-134.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11536-4_6
  • Morselli, A., Armellin, R., DI LIZIA, P., BERNELLI ZAZZERA, F. (2016). Rigorous Global Optimization for Collision Risk Assessment on Perturbed Orbits.
    Modeling and Optimization with Case Studies, pp. 237-267.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41508-6_9
  • Topputo, F., Massari, M. (2016). Modeling and Optimization of Hybrid Transfers to Near-Earth Objects.
    Modeling and Optimization with Case Studies, pp. 425-442.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41508-6_16
  • Topputo, F., Di Lizia, P., Tardioli, C. (2016). An Introduction to Optimal Control Problem and Space Trajectory Optimisation with some Applications.
    Asteroid and Space Debris Manipulation: Advances from the Stardust Research Network, pp. 203-245.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/5.9781624103247.0203.0246
  • Topputo, F. et al. (2016). Space Shepherd: Using space systems to save human lives.
  • Di Lizia, P., Armellin, R., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F., Berz, M. (2013). Global Optimization of Interplanetary Transfers with Deep Space Maneuvers Using Differential Algebra.
    Modeling and Optimization in Space Engineering, pp. 187-213.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4469-5_8
  • Topputo, F., Belbruno, E. (2013). Optimization of Low-Energy Transfers.
    Modeling and Optimization in Space Engineering, pp. 389-404.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4469-5_16
  • Mingotti, G., Topputo, F., Bernelli Zazzera, F. (2011). A Method to Design Efficient Low-Energy, Low-Thrust Transfers to the Moon.
    Nonlinear and Complex Dynamics, pp. 15-37.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0231-2_2
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