Space Systems Optimization Laboratory performs a variety of research projects in space mission design. The following are some examples of our past/ongoing projects.
- ATLAS: Advancing Technologies for Logistics Architecture in Space
- Source: AFRL/AFOSR Space University Research Initiative (SURI) program; with Univ. of Illinois and Redwire
- Webpage: https://sites.gatech.edu/spacelogisticsmobility/
- Related Link: https://aerospace.gatech.edu/news/2023/09/changing-game-space-logistics-and-space-servicing
- Autonomous Landing and Proximity Operation Technology for Poorly-Characterized Small Bodies
- Source: NASA (NSTGRO)
- Modeling and Optimization of Discrete CONOPS in Campaign Architectures
- Source: NASA; with Jacobs Space Exploration Group
- Novel design of a resilient constellation in the era of mega constellation
- Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Logistical Feasibility of Rapid OOS Capabilities in GEO (Phase I)
- Source: Space Force Orbit Prime STTR; with Galactiv, Inc.
- Space Object Understanding and Reconnaissance of Complex Events (SOURCE)
- Source: AFRL/AFOSR Space University Research Initiative (SURI) program; with SUNY Buffalo, Penn State, Purdue, and MIT
- Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) through Distributed Sensors
- Source: GTRI IRAD
- Guided Capture and Removal of Space Debris
- Source: GTRI IRAD
- CAREER: Designing Flexible Complex Systems with Coupled and Co-Evolving Subsystems under Operational Uncertainties
- Sponsor: NSF CAREER Award
- Related Link: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1942559
- Developed Software: M. Isaji, N. Gollins, K. Ho, Y. Takubo, and H. Chen, “Space-logistics-optimization”
- Real-Time Terrain Mapping and Processing for Safe Landing via Deep Neural Networks
- Sponsor: NASA Early Career Faculty Award
- Related Link: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/strg/ecf/NASA_Selects_Early_Career_Faculty_at_US_Universities
- Time-Expanded Space Logistics Network Modeling and Optimization for On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing
- Sponsor: DARPA Young Faculty Award
- Debris Management and Removal for Large-Scale Constellations
- Sponsor: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Integrated Architecture Trade Studies on ISRU Technologies for Human Space Exploration
- Sponsor: NASA NextSTEP Program
- Related Link: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-selects-us-companies-to-advance-space-resource-collection/
- Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships – 2 (NextSTEP-2), Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) Study
- Sponsor: NASA NextSTEP Program/Space Systems Loral
- An Integrated Framework and Tool for Effective Participation of Commercial Enterprise in Space Development
- Sponsor: NASA
- Related Link: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/emergingspace/feature/NASA_Selects_Economic_Research_Studies
- Transportation Network Design Optimization for Cis-Lunar Space Economy
- Sponsor: United Launch Alliance
- SYNERGEO: Cooperative Reconfigurable Persistent Geostationary Support Platform
- Sponsor: DARPA/CU Aerospace
- Constellation Design for Communication Network in Low Earth Orbits
- Sponsor: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation