Publications

Full-Text Links (Accepted Version) are available for download for most journal papers.

*) Prof. Ho and Ho’s students (thesis or independent study advisees) are in boldface.

Journal Articles

  1. K. Tomita, K. Skinner, and K. Ho, “Bayesian Deep Learning for Segmentation for Autonomous Safe Planetary Landing,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 59, No. 6, pp. 1800-1808, 2022.
  2. 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
  3. Y. Shimane and K. Ho, “Gravity-Assist Low-Thrust Inter-System Trajectory Design with Manifold Captures,” The Journal of Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 69, pp. 193-217, 2022. Full-Text Link
  4. T. Claudet, K. Tomita, and K. Ho, “Benchmark Analysis of Semantic Segmentation Algorithms for Safe Planetary Landing Site Selection,” IEEE Access, Vol. 10, pp. 41766-41775, 2022. Full-Text Link
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. K. Ho, R. Beeson, K. Tomita, O. Gunasekara, and A. Sinclair, “Analysis of Information-Theoretic Initial Sensor Search Method for Space Situation Awareness,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 44, No. 3, pp. 641-645, 2021. Full-Text Link
  13. 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
  14. A. Golpashin, H. Yeong, K. Ho, and N. Namachchivaya, “Spacecraft Attitude Control: A Consideration of Thrust Uncertainty,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 43, No. 12, pp. 2349-2365, 2020. Full-Text Link
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. T. Silva, J. Bouvier, K. Xu, M. Hirabayashi, and K. Ho, “Spacecraft Trajectory Tracking and Parameter Estimation Around a Splitting Contact Binary Asteroid,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 171, pp. 280-289, 2020. Full-Text Link
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. D. Kornuta, A. Abbud-Madrid, J. Atkinson, G. Barnhard, J. Barr, D. Bienhoff, B. Blair, V. Clark, J. Cyrus, B. DeWitt, C. Dreyer, B. Finger, J. Goff, K. Ho, L. Kelsey, J. Keravala, B. Kutter, P. Metzger, L. Montgomery, P. Morrison, C. Neal, E. Otto, G. Roesler, J. Schier, B. Seifert, G. Sowers, P. Spudis, M. Sundahl, K. Zacny, G. Zhu, “Commercial Lunar Propellant Architecture: A Collaborative Study of Lunar Propellant Production,” REACH – Reviews in Human Space Exploration, Vol. 13, 100026, 2019. Full-Text Link
  22. 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
  23. B. Jagannatha, J. Bouvier, and K. Ho, “Preliminary Design of Low-Energy Low-Thrust Transfers to Halo Orbits using Feedback Control,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 260-271, 2019. Full-Text Link
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. D. Conte, M. Di Carlo, K. Ho, D. Spencer, and M. Vasile, “Earth-Mars Transfers through Moon Distant Retrograde Orbits,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 143, pp. 372–379, 2018. Full-Text Link
  30. P. Grogan, K. Ho, A. Golkar, and O. de Weck, “Multi-Actor Value Modeling for Federated Systems,” IEEE Systems Journal, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 1193-1202, 2018.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. S. Do, A. Owens, K. Ho, S. Schreiner, and O. de Weck, “An Independent Assessment of the Technical Feasibility of the Mars One Mission Plan – Updated Analysis,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 120, pp. 192-228, 2016. Full-Text Link
  34. 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
  35. K. Ho, K. Gerhard, A. Nicholas, A. Buck, and J. Hoffman, “On-orbit Depot Architectures Using Contingency Propellant,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 96, pp. 217-226, 2014. Full-Text Link
  36. K. Ho, J. Green, and O. de Weck, “Concurrent Design of Scientific Crewed Space Habitats and Their Supporting Logistics System,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 76-85, 2014. Full-Text Link
  37. K. Ho, “A Survey of Algorithms for Star identification with Low-Cost Star Trackers,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 73, pp. 156-163, 2012. Full-Text Link

Conference Papers

  1. N. Gollins and K. Ho, “A Heuristic Method for Determining Payload-to-Vehicle Assignment & Launch Order for Multi-Vehicle Exploration Campaigns,” AIAA SciTech 2023, National Habor, MD & Virtual, Jan. 2023.
  2. S. Han and K. Ho, “Terminal Landing Guidance Law using Analytic Gravity Turn Trajectory,” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, TX, Jan. 2023.
  3. K. Tomita*, T. Driver*, K. Ho, and P. Tsiotras, “Stochastic Hazard Detection For Landing Under Topographic Uncertainty,” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, TX, Jan. 2023. (*these authors contributed equally to this work.)
  4. K. Tomita and K. Ho, “Stochastic Hazard Detection For Landing Under Topographic Uncertainty,” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, TX, Jan. 2023.
  5. J. Tepper and K. Ho, “Optimization and Modeling of Active Debris Removal using a Time-Expanded Network,” AIAA ASCEND, Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 2022.
  6. Y. Shimane, D. Preston, and K. Ho, “Concurrent Optimization of Gravity-Assist Low-Thrust Trajectory with Power and Propulsion Subsystem Sizing,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, Aug. 2022.
  7. G. Badura, Y. Shimane, A. Gregoire, R. Patel, M. Gilmartin, K. Gangolli, L. Visonneau, J. Tysor, S. Manojkumar, F. Humphrey, C. Valenta, R. Blair, A. Sudol, M. Borowitz, B. Gunter, J. Christian, and K. Ho, “System Design and Analysis for Cislunar Space Domain Awareness through Distributed Sensors,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, Aug. 2022.
  8. T. Sasaki, K. Ho, and E. G. Lightsey, “Nonlinear Spacecraft Formation Flying Using Constrained Differential Dynamic Programming,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, Aug. 2022.
  9. H. Lee, H. Chen, and K. Ho, “Maximizing Observation Throughput via Multi-Stage Satellite Constellation Reconfiguration,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, Aug. 2022.
  10. K. Tomita, Y. Shimane, and K. Ho, “Small Body Reconnaissance by Multiple Spacecraft via Deep Reinforcement Learning,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, Aug. 2022.
  11. T. Nakagawa, K. Tomita, and K. Ho, “Missing and Noisy Data Recovery for Planetary Landing by Conditional Generative Adversarial Network,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, Aug. 2022.
  12. P. Clifton, H. Lee, A. Honda, S. Yoshikawa, and K. Ho, “Optimization Framework for Minimal Conjunction Satellite Constellation Design and Post-Mission Disposal Trajectories,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, Mar. 2022.
  13. K. Tomita and K. Ho, “Adaptive Hazard Detection and Avoidance for Planetary Landing via Bayesian Semantic Segmentation,” AIAA Scitech 2022, San Diego, CA & Virtual, Jan. 2022.
  14. Y. Shimane and K. Ho, “Robustness Assessment of Low-Thrust Trajectory via Sequentially Truncated Sims-Flanagan Problems,” AIAA ASCEND Conference, Virtual/Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 2021.
  15. M. Isaji, Y. Takubo, and K. Ho, “Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Approach to Integrated Space Mission Planning and Spacecraft Design,” AIAA ASCEND Conference, Virtual/Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 2021.
  16. H. Lee and K. Ho, “A Lagrangian relaxation-based heuristic approach to regional constellation reconfiguration problem,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual, Aug. 2021.
  17. Y. Shimane and K. Ho, “Interplanetary Low-Thrust Trajectory Design to Libration Point Orbits via Sims-Flanagan Transcription,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual, Aug. 2021.
  18. T. Sarton du Jonchay, Y. Shimane, M. Isaji, H. Chen, and K. Ho, “On-Orbit Servicing Logistics Framework Generalized to the Multi-Orbit Case,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, Virtual, Aug. 2021.
  19. K. Skinner, K. Tomita, and K. Ho, “Uncertainty-Aware Deep Learning for Safe Landing Site Selection,” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Virtual, Feb. 2021.
  20. T. Sarton du Jonchay, H. Chen, O. Gunasekara, and K. Ho, “Rolling Horizon Optimization Framework for the Scheduling of On-Orbit Servicing Operations under Servicing Demand Uncertainties,” AIAA ASCEND Conference, Virtual, Nov. 2020.
  21. K. Tomita, K. Skinner, K. Iiyama, B. Jagatia, T. Nakagawa, and K. Ho, “Hazard Detection Algorithm for Planetary Landing Using Semantic Segmentation,” AIAA ASCEND Conference, Virtual, Nov. 2020.
  22. H. Chen, B. Gardner, P. Grogan, and K. Ho, “Flexibility Management for Space Logistics Through Decision Rules,” AIAA ASCEND Conference, Virtual, Nov. 2020.
  23. Y. Takubo, H. Chen, and K. Ho, “Performance Analysis of Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning Framework for Stochastic Space Logistics,” AIAA ASCEND Conference, Virtual, Nov. 2020.
  24. H. Lee and K. Ho, “Binary Integer Linear Programming Formulation for Optimal Satellite Constellation Reconfiguration,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual, Aug. 2020 [First author H. Lee received the John V. Breakwell Student Travel Award].
  25. K. Iiyama, K. Tomita, B. Jagatia, T. Nakagawa, and K. Ho, “Deep Reinforcement Learning for Safe Landing Site Selection with Concurrent Consideration of Divert Maneuvers,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual, Aug. 2020.
  26. H. Lee and K. Ho, “Regional constellations as alternative business strategy: Overcoming startups’ challenges in the space-based communications industry,” AAS John Glenn Memorial Symposium, Virtual, Jul. 2020 [First author H. Lee received the Molly K. Macauley Award].
  27. K. Ikeya, H. Sakamoto, H. Chen, and K. Ho, “Integrated Orbit Design and Network-Based Optimization of Interplanetary Mission Architectures,” AIAA SciTech 2020, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2020.
  28. H. Chen, M. Ornik, and K. Ho, “Incentive Design for Commercial Participation in Space Logistics Infrastructure Development and Deployment,” International Astronautica Congress, Washington DC, Oct. 2019 [First Author H. Chen received the Luigi G. Napolitano Award].
  29. T. Sarton du Jonchay, H. Chen, A. Wieger, Z. Szajnfarber, and K. Ho, “Space System Architecting for Commercial Suitability: A Case Study in Cislunar Space Transportation,” International Astronautical Congress, Washington DC, Oct. 2019.
  30. A. Wieger, H. Chen, T. Sarton du Jonchay, K. Ho, and Z. Szajnfarber, “An Approach to Endogenously Incentivizing Commercial Participation through System Architecture Choices,” International Astronautica Congress, Washington DC, Oct. 2019.
  31. H. Chen, T. Sarton du Jonchay, L. Hou, and K. Ho, “Space Resource Logistics for Human Exploration to Mars,” International Astronautical Congress, Washington DC, Oct. 2019.
  32. H. Chen and K. Ho, “Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning Framework for Space Exploration Campaign Design,” AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, Indianapolis, IN, Aug. 2019.
  33. H. Chen, T. Sarton du Jonchay, L. Hou, and K. Ho, “Multi-Fidelity Space Mission Planning and Space Infrastructure Design Framework for Space Resource Logistics,” AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, Indianapolis, IN, Aug. 2019.
  34. R. Beeson, K. Tomita, O. Gunasekara, A. Sinclair, and K. Ho, “Space-Based Target Search Methods using an Optical Sensor Model for Space Situational Awareness,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Portland, ME, Aug. 2019.
  35. T. Silva and K. Ho, “Spacecraft Trajectory Tracking and Parameter Estimation in the Presence of a Splitting Contact Binary Asteroid,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Portland, ME, Aug. 2019.
  36. B. Hamdan, K. Ho, P. Wang, “Staged-Deployment Design for Resilient Expansion Planning of Large Scale Complex Systems,” AIAA SciTech 2019, San Diego, CA, Jan. 2019.
  37. H. Chen, A. Lapin, C. Lei, K. Ho, and T. Ukai, “Optimization for Large-Scale Multi-Mission Space Campaign Design by Approximate Dynamic Programming,” AIAA SPACE 2018 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Sep. 2018.
  38. H. Chen and K. Ho, “Multi-Actor Analysis Framework for Space Architecture Commercialization,” AIAA SPACE 2018 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Sep. 2018.
  39. M. Patel, A. Sinclair, H. Yeong, R. Beeson, and K. Ho, “Dynamic Sensor Steering for Target Search for Space Situational Awareness,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Snowbird, UT, Aug. 2018.
  40. B. Jagannatha and K. Ho, “Event-Driven Space Logistics Network Optimization for Cislunar Supply Chain Design with High-Thrust and Low-Thrust Propulsion Technologies,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Snowbird, UT, Aug. 2018.
  41. H. Lee, K. Ho, S. Shimizu, and S. Yoshikawa, “A Semi-Analytical Approach to Satellite Constellation Design for Regional Coverage,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Snowbird, UT, Aug. 2018.
  42. M. Patel, A. Sinclair, and K. Ho, “Information-Theoretic Target Search for Space Situational Awareness,” AIAA/AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (SciTech2018), Kissimmee, FL, Jan. 2018.
  43. P. Sears and K. Ho, “Impact Evaluation of In-Space Additive Manufacturing on Modularized Geostationary Platforms,” AIAA SPACE 2017 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Sep. 2017 (Conference canceled due to Hurricane Irma; Papers published in online proceedings).
  44. H. Chen, K. Ho, B. Gardner, and P. Grogan, “Built-in Flexibility for Space Logistics Mission Planning and Spacecraft Design,” AIAA SPACE 2017 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Sep. 2017 (Conference canceled due to Hurricane Irma; Papers published in online proceedings).
  45. H. Chen, H. Lee, and K. Ho, “Space Transportation System and Infrastructure Design for Regular Interplanetary Cargo Missions,” AIAA SPACE 2017 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Sep. 2017 (Conference canceled due to Hurricane Irma; Papers published in online proceedings).
  46. Z. Chen, H. Chen, and K. Ho, “Analytical Model of Space Infrastructure Staged Deployment Strategy in Space Logistics,” AIAA SPACE 2017 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Sep. 2017 (Conference canceled due to Hurricane Irma; Papers published in online proceedings).
  47. A. Golpashin, K. Ho, and N. Namachchivaya, “Stochastic Attitude Control of Spacecraft under Thrust Uncertainty,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Stevenson, WA, Aug. 2017.
  48. B. Jagannatha, V. Shah, R. Beeson, and K. Ho, “Exploration of Low-Thrust Trajectories to Earth-Moon Halo Orbits,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Stevenson, WA, Aug. 2017.
  49. K. Ho, H. Chen, and H. Kim, “Value of Bootstrapping Staged Deployment of Infrastructure: Case Study in Space Infrastructure Deployment,” ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Cleveland, OH, Aug. 2017.
  50. H. Lee, P. Jakob, K. Ho, S. Shimizu, and S. Yoshikawa, “Optimization of Satellite Constellation Deployment Strategy Considering Uncertain Areas of Interest,” 9th International Workshop on Satellite Constellations and Formation Flying, Boulder, CO, 2017 .
  51. R. McCormick, A. Austin, L. Cubrich, B. Marth, R. Mukherjee, T. Wenger, M. Patel, and K. Ho, “Development of Miniature Robotic Manipulators to Enable SmallSat Clusters,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, Mar. 2017.
  52. H. Chen and K. Ho, “Integrated Space Mission Planning and In-Orbit Infrastructure Design with Mixed-Integer Programming,”  AIAA SPACE 2016 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, Sep. 2016.
  53. B. Jagannatha and K. Ho, “Campaign-Level Mission Planning with Integrated Trajectory Design and Propulsion Technology Trades,”  AIAA SPACE 2016 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, Sep. 2016.
  54. T. Sarton du Jonchay and K. Ho, “Quantification of the Responsiveness of On-Orbit Servicing Infrastructure for Modularized Earth-Orbiting Platforms,”  AIAA SPACE 2016 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, Sep. 2016.
  55. P. Grogan, K. Ho, A. Golkar, and O. de Weck, “Bounding the Value of Collaboration in Federated Systems,” IEEE Systems Conference, Orlando, FL, Apr. 2016.
  56. K. Ho, O. de Weck, J. Hoffman, and R. Shishko, “Campaign-Level Dynamic Network Modelling for Spaceflight Logistics for the Flexible Path Concept,” International Astronautical Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, Oct. 2015.
  57. D. Conte, M. Di Carlo, K. Ho, D. Spencer, M. Vasile, “Earth-Mars Transfers through Moon Distant Retrograde Orbit,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vail, CO, Aug. 2015.
  58. K. Ho, O. de Weck, J. Hoffman, and R. Shishko, “Dynamic Modeling and Optimization for Space Logistics Using Time-Expanded Networks,” International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, Canada, Sep. 2014.
  59. S. Do, K. Ho, S. Schreiner, A. Owens, and O. de Weck, “An Independent Assessment of the Technical Feasibility of the Mars One Mission Plan,” International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, Canada, Sep. 2014.
  60. K. Ho, O. de Weck, J. Hoffman, and R. Shishko, “Dynamic Network Modeling for Spaceflight Logistics,” AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (SciTech2014), National Harbor, MD, Jan. 2014.
  61. E. Capparelli, L. Delgado-Lopez, N. Bosanac, A. Burg, K. Ho, J. Kluger, S. Langston, V. Lo Gatto, O. Mansurov, P. Nizenkov, A. Vrolijk, L. Zea, and J. Battat, “Evaluating International Collaboration for Human Exploration beyond LEO,” IAA Space Exploration Conference, Washington D.C., Jan. 2014.
  62. K. Ho, J. Green, and O. de Weck, “Improved Concurrent Optimization Formulation of Crewed Space Habitats and Their Supporting Logistics Systems,” AIAA SPACE 2013 Conference and Exposition, San Diego, CA, Sep. 2013.
  63. A. Kornienko, R. Harris, P. Temporelli, and K. Ho, “Disturbance Torque Compensation of the BepiColombo Spacecraft during Interplanetary Cruise Flight using Solar Sailing Effect,” AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Boston, MA, Aug. 2013.
  64. K. Ho, J. Green, and O. de Weck, “Integrated Framework for the Design of Crewed Space Habitats and their Supporting Logistics System,” AIAA SPACE 2012 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, CA, Sep. 2012.
  65. K. Ho, “Software Development of Star Trackers for Small Satellites,” International Astronautical Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, Oct. 2010.
  66. K. Ho and S. Nakasuka, “New Star Identification Algorithm for Multiple Star Trackers with Unequal Qualities,” IFAC Symposium on Automatic Control in Aerospace, Nara, Japan, Sep. 2010.
  67. K. Ho and S. Nakasuka, “Novel Star Identification Method Combining Two Star Trackers with Extended FOVs,” AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit, Toronto, Canada, Aug. 2010.
  68. K. Ho, N. Sako, and S. Nakasuka, “Thermal Design and Testing of a Micro-satellite for Infrared Astrometry (Nano-JASMINE),” AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Orlando, FL, Apr. 2010.
  69. K. Ho and S. Nakasuka, “Novel Star Identification Algorithm Utilizing Images of Two Star Trackers,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, Mar. 2010.
  70. K. Ho and S. Nakasuka, “Star Identification Algorithms for Micro Star Trackers,” Symposium on Space Science and Technology (Japanese), Kyoto, Japan, Sep. 2009.
  71. K. Ho, “Optimization for the Communication Network of a Micro-satellite Cluster by the Multilayer Hierarchy via a Genetic Algorithm,” International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Tsukuba, Japan, Jul. 2009.

Theses

  1. H. Lee, “Design and Operations of Satellite Constellations for Complex Regional Coverage,” Ph.D. Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022.
  2. T. Claudet, “Semantic Segmentation for Safe Planetary Landing Site Selection.” M.S. Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022 (co-advised by Prof. Mark Costello).
  3. H. Chen, “Interdisciplinary Space Logistics Optimization Framework for Large-Scale Space Exploration,” Ph.D. Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021.
  4. B. Hardy, “Long-Term Effects of Satellite Megaconstellations on the Debris Environment in Low Earth Orbit,” M.S. Thesis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2020.
  5. J. Perez, “Stochastic Design Optimization of Modular, Reconfigurable, Persistent Support Platforms in Earth Orbit,” M.S. Thesis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2019.
  6. T. Silva, “Spacecraft Trajectory Tracking and Parameter Estimation in the Presence of a Splitting Contact Binary Asteroid,” M.S. Thesis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2019.
  7. B. Jagannatha, “Space Logistics Network Optimization with Embedded Propulsion Technology Selection,” Ph.D. Thesis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2018.
  8. J. Bouvier, “Orbit Control for a Spacecraft around a Splitting Contact Binary Asteroid,” M.S. Thesis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2018.
  9. A. Golpashin, “Stochastic Hamiltonian-Jacobi-Bellman Equations: Applications to Spacecraft Attitude Control,” M.S. Thesis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2018 (co-advised by Prof. N Sri Namachchivaya).
  10. H. Lee, “Optimization of Satellite Constellation Deployment Strategy Considering Uncertain Areas of Interest,” Master’s Thesis, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Aug. 2018.
  11. P. Jakob, “Optimal Satellite Constellation Spare Strategy Using Multi-Echelon Inventory Control with Stochastic Demand and Lead Times,” Master’s Thesis, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May. 2018.
  12. M. Patel, “Target Search Methods for Space Situational Awareness,” Master’s Thesis, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May. 2018.
  13. P. Sears, “Impact evaluation of in-space additive manufacturing and recycling technologies for on-orbit servicing,” Master’s Thesis, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May. 2018.
  14. D. Teodonio, “Autonomous Landing on Asteroids Environment: State-of-the-Art Control Methods and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms,” Politecnico di Torino, thesis completed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Mar. 2018.
  15. T. Wenger, “Development of Miniature Robotic Arm Manipulators to Enable Smallsat Clusters,” Master’s Thesis, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May. 2017.
  16. T. Sarton Du Jonchay, “Modeling and Simulation of Permanent On-Orbit Servicing Infrastructures Dedicated to Modularized Earth-Orbiting Platforms,” Master’s Thesis, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May. 2017.
  17. K. Ho, “Dynamic Network Modeling for Spaceflight Logistics with Time-Expanded Networks,” Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mar. 2015.
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