Technical Papers – 2023

A Case for Resilient Hosted Payloads in Proliferated MEO to support Space Domain Awareness
Dan Petrovich, RTX; Matt Sandnas, SEAKR Engineering; Jeff Pritchard, SEAKR Engineering; Elvis Silva, Blue Canyon Technologies; Ken Johnson, RTX; Sonny Tahiliani, Raytheon Ventures

Keywords: space based assets, MEO, HEO, GEO, Optical, High performance computing

A Collaborative Cybersecurity Training Policy for Future Space Endeavors
Chelsea Wright, Ferris State University

Keywords: Space cybersecurity, security training program, space security policy, government, commercial space endeavors

A Fast, Robust Genetic Algorithm for Producing Families of Constrained Multi-Burn Orbit Transfers
Eric George, The Aerospace Corporation

Keywords: trajectory,optimization,maneuver

A Holistic Control Center for the Operation of PUS-Based Optical Communication CubeSat Technology Demonstration Missions at the German Aerospace Center
Sacha Tholl, Responsive Space Cluster Competence Center (RSC); Andreas Ohndorf, Responsive Space Cluster Competence Center (RSC); Marcus Knopp, Responsive Space Cluster Competence Center (RSC); Armin Hauke, German Space Operations Center (CSOC); David Krieger, Responsive Space Cluster Competence Center (RSC); Anna Wehr, FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences; Bernd Dachwald, FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences

Keywords: Web-based Multi-Mission Operations, Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS), CubeSats, Packet Utilization Ttandard (PUS), Optical Inter-Satellite Communication, Optical Space-to-Ground Communication, Responsive Space,

A long-term neutral density database using commercial satellite data for atmospheric model calibration
Vishal Ray, Kayhan Space; Eric Sutton, University of Colorado / SWx TREC; Jeffrey Thayer, University of Colorado; Siamak Hesar, Kayhan Space Corp; Derek Strobel, Kayhan Space

Keywords: Atmospheric density, HASDM, drag, calibration

A Machine Learning Method for Object Localization
Mridul Gupta, Purdue University; Mary Comer, Purdue University; Edward Delp, Purdue University; Jonathan Chan, Lockheed Martin; Mitchell Krouss, Lockheed Martin; Paul Martens, Lockheed Martin Space; Michael Jacobs, Lockheed Martin; Corbin Spells, Lockheed Martin; Moses Chan, Lockheed Martin;

Keywords: Machine Learning, Object Localization, Closely-Spaced Objects (CSOs), Remote Sensing

A multi-objective approach to the optimal selection of assets for the design of an optical sensor network
Krzysztof Arminski, Polish Space Agency; Tomasz Zubowicz, Polish Space Agency; Stefania Wolf, Polish Space Agency; Mikolaj Kruzynski, Polish Space Agency; Zygmunt Anio?, Polish Space Agency; Tymoteusz Trocki, POLSA; Edwin Wnuk, Polish Space Agency

Keywords: sensor network, telescopes, multi-objective optimisation, evolutionary algorithm

A Novel Approach for Simulating Atmospheric Optical Turbulence Seeing Parameters
Randall Alliss, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Keywords: Optical turbulence seeing parameters, AO design, high performance computing

A Photonic Quantum-Inspired Imager for Sub-Diffraction Space Debris Characterization
Stephen Eikenberry, CREOL - University of Central Florida; Rodrigo Amezcua-Correa, CREOL - University of Central Florida; Matthew Cooper, CREOL - University of Central Florida; Kerri Donaldson-Hanna, University of Central Florida; Caleb Dobias, CREOL - University of Central Florida; Miguel Romer, CREOL - University of Central Florida; Christina Moraitis, CREOL - University of Central Florida; Tara Crowe, CREOL - University of Central Florida; Robert Conwell, CREOL - University of Central Florida

Keywords: quantum-inspired imaging, sub-diffraction, space debris, photonic lantern

A Practical Technique for Discriminating Manoeuvres and Observational Anomalies from Precision Sequential Estimates of Orbits
Tommy Fryer, CGI; Robert Arthur, CGI; Paul Walker, CGI

Keywords: Kalman, Maneuver, operational

A Summary of the DRAGRACER Flight Experiment for Orbital Debris Mitigation and Radiometric Solutions
Patrick Kelly, Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company; Ellen Glad, Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company; Tyler Ritz, Millennium Space Systems

Keywords: Space Debris, Tether, Telescope, Detection, Orbital Debris Mitigation, Scientific Method

A Survey of COTS Optical Systems for Space Applications
Ellen Glad, Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company

Keywords: Optics, Sensing, SSA, COTS, Market Survey, Sensor Trades

A Survey of Current Operations-Ready Thermospheric Density Models for Drag Modeling in LEO Operations
Shaylah Mutschler, Space Environment Technologies; W. Kent Tobiska, Space Environment Technologies; Marcin Pilinski, University of Colorado at Boulder / Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics; Sean Bruinsma, Centre National d'Études Spatiales; Eric Sutton, University of Colorado / SWx TREC; Delores Knipp, Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences Dept, University of Colorado; Vishnuu Mallik, Planet Labs PBC; Bhavi Jagatia, Planet; Mike Siegers, Planet; Tzu-Wei Fang, NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center; Tim Fuller-Rowell, Department of Commerce (NOAA); Brandon diLorenzo, Space Environment Technologies; Steve Casali, Omitron Inc.; Christian Siemes, Delft University of Technology; Kaiya Wahl, Space Environment Technologies

Keywords: SDA, space weather, LEO, thermospheric density, drag, modeling, operations, HASDM, MSIS, JB2008, DTM, WAM-IPE, TIE-GCM

A System-of-Systems Approach Towards Future Space Traffic Management Autonomy and Policy Co-Design
Neera Jain, Purdue University; Mariel Borowitz, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology

Keywords: space traffic management, policy and technology co-design, conjunction analysis, human operation of satellites, satellite autonomy, system-of-systems methodologies

ABACO, An Autonomous Board for Avoiding Collisions
Dario Modenini, University of Bologna; Giacomo Curzi, University of Bologna; Alfredo Locarini, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna; Paolo Tortora, University of Bologna; Stefano Cicalò, Space Dynamics Services s.r.l.; Alessia Bertolucci, Space Dynamics Services s.r.l.; Francesca Guerra, Space Dynamics Services s.r.l.; Mauro Cardone, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana

Keywords: Autonomous operations, Collision Avoidance, Risk Assessment, Orbit determination, GNSS, Galileo

About some features of the distribution of relative accelerations in the vicinity of the satellite in the region of GEO orbits
Alice Horbachova, Odesa I.I.Mechnikov National University; Oleksandr Bazyey, Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University

Keywords: space debris, relative accelerations, space vehicles, GEO orbit region, numerical integration of the equations of motion

Adaptive Filtering for Multi-Sensor Maneuvering Cislunar Space Object Tracking
Best Paper Award Winner 2023
John Iannamorelli, Purdue University; Keith LeGrand, Purdue University

Keywords: Cislunar, Filtering, Tracking, Space Domain Awareness

Addressing the Debilitating Effects of Maneuvers on SSA Accuracy and Timeliness
Daniel Oltrogge, COMSPOC; Jeff Cornelius, COMSPOC; Tim Glinski, LSAS Tec; David Vallado, COMSPOC Corporation; Alexander Ridgeway, AGI, An Ansys Company; Yosuke Yamamoto, LSAS Tec; Salvatore Alfano, COMSPOC; Joseph Chan, Intelsat S.A.; Charles Law, SES S.A.

Keywords: Maneuvers, collaborative SSA, data fusion, covariance realism, SSA, SDA, Space Data Association, Orbit Determination, Detection, Collision Analysis, Observation Association, COMSPOC, LSAS Tec, SSS, UMA, STK, ODTK, Maneuver Processing

Adjustable thresholds for tracklet-to-tracklet correlation of optical observations
Daniel Lück, OKAPI:Orbits GmbH; Christopher Kebschull, OKAPI:Orbits GmbH; Harleen Kaur Mann, OKAPI:Orbits GmbH; Manuel Schubert, Institute of Space Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany

Keywords: Correlation, Orbit Determination, Tracklet, Space Situational Awareness

AI SSA Challenge Problem: Satellite Pattern-of-Life Characterization Dataset and Benchmark Suite
Peng Mun Siew, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Haley Solera, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Thomas G. Roberts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Daniel Jang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Victor Rodriguez-Fernandez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Jonathan How, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keywords: Behavioral Mode Identification, Pattern-of-Life Characterization, SSA Dataset, Astrometric Data, Machine Learning

AI-Assisted Near-Field Monocular Monostatic Pose Estimation of Spacecraft
Daigo Kobayashi, Purdue University; Alexander Burton, Purdue University; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University

Keywords: near-field attitude determination, space debris

An Edge Computing Algorithm for Onboard Processing of Electro-Optical Imagery
Matthew Britton, The Aerospace Corporation; Christopher Griffith, The Aerospace Corporation; Brian Baptista, The Aerospace Corporation

Keywords: on-board processing, electro-optic, image processing, autonomy, sensors

An End-to-End Signal Processing Chain for Low Earth Orbit Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar Space Object Imaging
Tim Jennings-Bramly, Defense Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl); Jonathan Maxey, Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

Keywords: ISAR, Motion Compensation, Resolved Imagery, Characterization, Conjunction, RPO

An investigation into transecting satellites in future space traffic management scenarios
Brian Gunter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alaric Gregoire, Georgia Tech; Mariel Borowitz, Office of Space Commerce; Lauri Newman, NASA

Keywords: constellations, conjunctions, space traffic management

Analysis of Age-Related Color Change of GEO Satellites via Spectroscopy
Philip Castro, Applied Optimization; Charles J. Wetterer, KBR; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging; Casey Schuetz-Christy, Mellennium Engineering and Integration LLC, an Axient Subsidiary; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Foce Academy

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Characterization, Spectroscopy

Analysis of detection limits in Event-Based Cameras for Space Situational Awareness
Vicente Westerhout, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso; Sebastián Valdivia, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso; Esteban Vera, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso

Keywords: Space domain awareness, event-based camera.

Analysis of Spacecraft Propellant Plumes in the GEO Plasma Environment
Adrienne Rudolph, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Phillip Cunio, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Marcus Bever, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Christopher Bolig, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Doug Hendrix, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Stuart Eves, SJE Space Ltd

Keywords: Space Plasma Environment, Plasma Physics, Space Propulsion, Propellant Plume Expansion, Optical Plume Characterization, Space Domain Awareness,

Analytic Space Domain Awareness
Darren McKnight, LeoLabs; Erin Dale, LeoLabs; Christopher Gates, LeoLabs; Owen Marshall, LeoLabs; Rachit Bhatia, LeoLabs; Mohin Patel, LeoLabs; Adam Marsh, LeoLabs

Keywords: tracking, monitoring, space domain awareness, collision risk, debris-generating potential, data fusion

Applicability of the Sensor Network Simulator Tool Suite for Proximity Operations
Manuel Schubert, Institute of Space Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany; Christopher Kebschull, OKAPI:Orbits GmbH; Njord Eggen, OKAPI:Orbits GmbH; Simona Silvestri, Institute of Space Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany

Keywords: Space Debris, Sensor Network Simulator, SSA, SDA, SST, Simulation

Application of Electric Propulsion Maneuver Envelopes to Space Situational Awareness
Prashant Patel, Institute for Defense Analyses; Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: Reachability, maneuver, electric propulsion, space domain awareness

Attitude determination of cylindrical rocket bodies by using simultaneous bistatic photometric measurements
Tomas Hrobar, Comenius University in Bratislava; Jiri Silha, Comenius University, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics; Matej Zigo, Comenius University in Bratislava; Peter Jevcak, Comenius University in Bratislava; Palash Patole, Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern; Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomisches Institut Universität Bern

Keywords: photometry, attitude state estimation, upper stages

Autonomous Close Proximity Differential Drag Control of Low Earth Orbit Small Satellite Formations using an Inter-Satellite Radio Frequency Link
Melrose Brown, UNSW Canberra Space; Edwin G. W. Peters, University of New South Wales Canberra; Matthew Dilkes, UNSW Canberra Space; Ryan Jefferson, UNSW Canberra Space; Andrew Lambert, UNSW Canberra Space; Rabbia Saleem, UNSW Canberra Space; Russell Boyce, ; Ed Kruzins, UNSW Canberra Space; Timothy Bateman, UNSW Canberra Space

Keywords: space-based assets, astrodynamics, formation flying, space weather

Autonomous Information Gathering Guidance for Spacecraft-to-Spacecraft Tracking with Optical Sensors
Jesse Greaves, University of Colorado Boulder; Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: autonomous guidance navigation control optical sensor information gathering

Autonomous, Hybrid Space System Fault and Anomaly Detection, Diagnosis, Root Cause Determination, and Recovery
Richard Stottler, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.; Sowmya Ramachandran, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.; Chris Healy, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.; Abhimanyu Singhal, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.

Keywords: Machine Learning (ML), Model-Based Reasoning (MBR), Automatic Fault Detection and Diagnosis, Automatic Root Cause Determination, SSA/SDA, Lunar Rovers, Lunar Power Generation, Spacecraft Mechanical Systems

Binocular Telescope for Neuromorphic Space Situational Awareness
Alexandre Marcireau, International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems, Western Sydney University; Saeed Afshar, WSU; Nicholas Owen Ralph, Western Sydney University; Imogen Jones, International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems, Western Sydney University; Gregory Cohen, Western Sydney University

Keywords: Event-based, Neuromorphic, Ground-based SSA, Noise reduction, Atmospheric artifacts

Building a Laboratory Spectral Library of Spacecraft Materials in Vacuum at Variable Phase Angle
Neil Pearson, University of Arizona; Benjamin Sharkey, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Craig Jacobson, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona

Keywords: Reflectance Spectroscopy, Spectral Library, Phase Angle, Space Analog, Laboratory Measurement

Challenges in Space Traffic Management
James Reilly, Booz Allen Hamilton; Matthew Blackford, Booz Allen Hamilton; Jillian Mueller, Booz Allen Hamilton

Keywords: Space Traffic Management, Space Policy, Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness

Characterization of NaK Coolant Blobs from Soviet RORSAT Reactors
Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona

Keywords: LEO, cm-size, Debris, NaK, RORSAT

Characterization of Satellite Mega Constellations using Multi-Color Optical Array (MOA)
Owen Miller, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Neil Pearson, University of Arizona; Daniel Gray, Sidereal Technology; Scott Tucker, Starizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona

Keywords: SSA, SDA, Mega-Constellations, Space Traffic Managment, Imaging, Optical Systems

Characterizing A Novel Coordinated Optimal Avoidance Maneuver Framework for Space Traffic Management (STM)
Andre Antunes de Sa, Kayhan Space; Matthew Shouppe, Kayhan Space; Shota Takahashi, Kayhan Space; Felix Portillo, Kayhan Space; Masafumi Isaji, Kayhan Space; Siamak Hesar, Kayhan Space Corp; Sita Sonty, Boston Consulting Group

Keywords: SSA, STM, optimal collision avoidance, coordinated avoidance maneuver

Characterizing Cislunar Fragmentations
Arly Black, Purdue University; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University

Keywords: cislunar, SSA, fragmentation

Cislunar Debris from Halo Object Breakups
Charles J. Wetterer, KBR; Christopher Craft, KBR; Jason Baldwin, Complex Futures LLC; Micah Dilley, KBR; Paul Billings, KBR; John Gaebler, KBR; Jill Bruer, AFRL

Keywords: Cislunar, Debris, Sustainability

Cislunar Initial Orbit Determination using CAR-MHF
Paul Billings, KBR / Pacific Defense Solutions; Jason Baldwin, Complex Futures LLC; Charles J. Wetterer, KBR; John Gaebler, KBR; Christopher Craft, KBR; Micah Dilley, KBR; Jill Bruer, AFRL

Keywords: Cislunar, IOD, Constrained Admissible Region

Cislunar Initial Orbit Determination with Optical Tracklets
John Gaebler, KBR; Keric Hill, KBR; Charles J. Wetterer, KBR

Keywords: Cislunar, IOD, MPC, Track Initiation, UCT association

Cislunar Rendezvous and Proximity Operations in the Bi-Circular Restricted Four-Body Problem
Juan Ojeda Romero, John Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Fouad Khoury, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Keywords: Multibody Astrodynamics, Cislunar Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, Relative Motion, Bicircular Restricted Four Body Problem, Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem, Dynamical Systems Theory

Cislunar Tracking and Orbital Projection of Artemis I using Small Aperture Telescope
W. Jody Mandeville, InTrack Radar Technologies; Gim Der, InTrack Radar Technologies; Tim McLaughlin, InTrack Radar Technologies; Roger L. Mansfield, InTrack Radar Technologies; Vincent Vella, InTrack Radar Technologies

Keywords: cislunar, small telescope, orbital determination

Closely Spaced Object Classification Using MuyGPyS
Kerianne Pruett, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Nathan McNaughton, University of California, Berkeley; Michael Schneider, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Keywords: SDA, SSA, machine learning, classification, RPO, CSO, optical imaging, modeling, simulation

Comparing Traditional and Admissible-Region Schemes For Angles-Only Initial Orbit Determination
Utkarsh Mishra, Texas A&M University; Suman Chakravorty, Texas A&M University; Weston Faber, L3Harris; Islam Hussein, Trusted Space, Inc.; Benjamin Sunderland, Kayhan Space; Siamak Hesar, Kayhan Space Corp

Keywords: Initial Orbit Determination, IOD, PAR, CAR, Admissible Region, PGM, Bayesian Update, Information gain, entropy

Comparison of atmospheric tomography basis functions for point spread function reproduction
Daniel Hopkins, University of Canterbury; Richard Clare, University of Canterbury; Le Yang, University of Canterbury; Steve Weddell, University of Canterbury

Keywords: atmospheric, tomography, shack-hartmann, wavefront, adaptive, optics, geometric, basis, Zernike, reproduction

Comparison of the LEMUR and PSST Image Processing Pipelines for Astrometric Measurements of Resident Space Objects in All Orbital Regimes
Leonid Shakun, Astronomical Observatory of Odesa I.I.Mechnikov National University; Krzysztof Kaminski, Adam Mickiewicz University; Oleksandr Briukhovetskyi, Western Radio Technical Surveillance Center, National Space Facilities Control and Test Center of State Space Agency of Ukraine; Justyna Golebiewska, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University,; Edwin Wnuk, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University,; Monika K. Kaminska, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University,; Mikolaj Kruzynski, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University,; Vadym Savanevych, Department of Systems Engineering Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics; Oleksandr Kozhukhov, National Space Facilities Control and Test Center of State Space Agency of Ukraine; Vladimir Vlasenko, National Space Facilities Control and Test Center; Eugen Dikov, Research and Design Institute Of Micrography; Artem Dmytrenko, Institute of Astronomy of V.N.Karazin Kharkiv national university; Nikolay Koshkin, Astronomical Observatory of Odessa I.I. Mechnikov National University

Keywords: astrometry, image analysis, ILRS, LEO, optical observations

Conceptual Framework for a Rapid Space Launch Capability
Phillip Reid, The Boeing Company

Keywords: Rapid launch, SSA, Monte Carlo time-line simulation, Air-launch or SSA sensors

Conjunction Assessment and Deconfliction Paradigm for Co-Located Satellite Constellations with On-Spacecraft “Autonomous” Flight Dynamics Control
Matthew Hejduk, The Aerospace Corporation; Scott Miller, NASA Ames Research Center; David Murakami, NASA Ames Research Center; Austin Probe, Emergent Space Technologies; Graham Bryan, Emergent Space Technologies; Alex Petrov, SpaceX; David Goldstein, SpaceX; Elliott Schwartz, Space; Erik Babcock, SpaceX

Keywords: Autonomous Conjunction Assessment, Coordinated Deconfliction

Constraining the Irradiance of Point Reflectors in Conjugate Geometries: An Elementary Derivation
Matthew Phelps, USSF SSC/SZG; Justin Fletcher, USSF SSC/SZG

Keywords: GEO, non-resolved characterization, space object, optical spectra, attitude, orientation, BRDF, helmholtz reciprocity, geometry

Contrasting Architectures for Cislunar SDA and STM
Joshua Wysack, Ball Aerospace; Kevin Ferrant, Ball Aerospace

Keywords: Cislunar, Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management

Cooperative Tracking Aid for Space Domain Awareness
Andrew Abraham, Lockheed Martin; Oliver Schultz, Lockheed Martin Space

Keywords: cooperative tracking, GPS Transponder, beacon, Space Traffic Managment

Coordinated Space Domain Awareness as an Optimized Commodity Market
Przemek Wozniak, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Svetlana Riabova, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Hassan Hijazi, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Keywords: Space Domain Awareness, multi-agent systems, sensor networks, optimization

Cybersecurity’s Role in Supporting Space Situational Awareness
Nick Tsamis, MITRE; Harvey Reed, MITRE; David Vivanco, The MITRE Corporation

Keywords: cybersecurity, space operations, ssa, metrics, measure, effectiveness, operational relevance

Data Curation Activities for Space Surveillance and Tracking
Alfredo M. Antón, GMV; Jose Miguel Lozano, GMV; Keiran McNally, GMV; Sean C. Hannon, GMV

Keywords: : Data curation, space surveillance and tracking, space debris, space domain awareness, sensor calibration, data fusion

Days to Decades: Forecasting Neutral Densities in Low Earth Orbit
Matthew Brown, University of Birmingham; Sean Elvidge, University of Birmingham; David Themens, University of Birmingham; Hugh Lewis, University of Southampton; Andrew Kavanagh, British Antarctic Survey; Ingrid Cnossen, British Antarctic Survey

Keywords: Thermosphere, Density, Forecast, Climate Change, Drag, Atmosphere, Conjuction analysis, Reentry prediction, LEO

Deep Learning for Cislunar Object Detection
Luca Ghilardi, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona

Keywords: Cislunar, image processing, transformer, simulation, object identification

Demystifying Event-based Sensor Biasing to Optimize Signal to Noise for Space Domain Awareness
Brian McReynolds, Institute of Neuroinformatics; Rui Graca, Institute of Neuroinformatics; Rachel Oliver, Cornell University; Masashi Nishiguchi, Purdue University; Tobi Delbruck, Sensor's Group, Institute of Neuroinformatics, UZH/ETH Zurich

Keywords: Event Based Sensor, Dynamic Vision Sensor, Neuromorphic Camera,

Detection and Characterization of Maneuvers Using a Global Radar Network
Michael Squires, Leo Labs; Nathan Griffith, LeoLabs; James Rowland, LeoLabs; Matthew Stevenson, LeoLabs

Keywords: maneuvers, delta-v, characterization, low false alarm, detection

Developing a Secure Framework for Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
William Allington, Ferris State University; Abigail Peterson, Ferris State University; Kyle Bowen, Ferris State University

Keywords: Space cybersecurity, SSA, SDA, threat modeling

Development and deployment of SWIR optical station for daytime space object observations
Marc Drieux, ArianeGroup, Marine Pyanet, ArianeGroup; Théo Joffre, ArianeGroup; Paul Giraud, ArianeGroup; Billy Barbier, ArianeGroup; Nicolas Roux, ArianeGroup; Valentin Lemiesz, ArianeGroup

Keywords: optical system, daytime observation, SWIR

Distributed, Disrupted, Disconnected, and Denied (D4)
Stanislav Ponomarev, Raytheon BBN; Bishal Thapa, Raytheon BBN; Syed Naqvi, Raytheon BBN

Keywords: Resilient Network

Distribution and Related Dynamics of High-Risk Conjunction Events in LEO
Rachit Bhatia, LeoLabs; Darren McKnight, LeoLabs; Erin Dale, LeoLabs; Mohin Patel, LeoLabs

Keywords: space domain awareness, statistical risk assessment, conjunction assessment, astrodynamics

Dragster: An Ensemble Assimilative Model for Satellite Drag
Ryan Blay, Orion Space Solutions; Connor Johnstone, Orion Space Solutions; Jeremy Highley, Orion Space Solutions; Junk Wilson, Orion Space Solutions; John Noto, Orion Space Solutions; Geoff Crowley, ASTRA LLC.

Keywords: Satellite drag, Thermospheric density, Data assimilation, Space Weather, Space Environment, Nowcast, Forecast, Ensemble Kalman Filter

Earthfence: Global Expansion of an Unclassified Deep Space Radar Capability
Brendan Quine, ThothX, LLC; Caroline Roberts, Thoth Technology Inc.; Tom Johnson, Exa Research, LLC; Christos Koulas, MDA Systems Ltd.; Keith Pringnitz, MDA Systems Ltd.; Shane Ryall, Defence Research Development Canada; Lauchie Scott, Defense R&D Canada; Denis Heynen, DND / RCAF / CANSpOC; Stefan Thorsteinson, Defence Research and Development Canada; Bayden Pritchard, Telesat; Michael Lyon, ThothX LLC; Guillermo Sohnlein, ThothX LLC; Gordon Davidson, MDA Systems Ltd; Laszlo Osvath, MDA Systems Ltd; Kevin Graziani, COMSPOC; Paul Graziani, COMSPOC

Keywords: Deep Space Radar, Pulse Compression Radars, Monostatic Radar

Enabling Modular and Scalable SDA Data Transforms via the Raft Data Fabric
Edward Morgan, Raft, LLC; Steve Nino, Raft, LLC; Angela Sheffield, Raft, LLC

Keywords: SDA, Cislunar, Kubernetes, Scalable, Data Fabric, Data Transformation, Space Data, Space Data Awareness, Data Mesh

Enabling Resilient and Autonomous Collection of Near-Earth Objects
Cameron Harris, Sandia National Labs; Sean Crosby, Sandia National Labs; Bryce Castle, Sandia National Labs; Vishvarath Balasubramanian-Karthikeyan, Sandia National Labs; Stella Yang, Sandia National Labs

Keywords: SSA Observatory, Space Domain Awareness, Autonomous

End-to-End Behavioral Mode Clustering for Geosynchronous Satellites
Thomas G. Roberts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Victor Rodriguez-Fernandez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Peng Mun Siew, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Haley Solera, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keywords: geosynchronous, station-keeping, pattern of life, maneuver detection, satellite behavior, unsupervised machine learning

Estimating orbital debris mass via solar radiation pressure and photometric signatures
Jim Shell, Novarum Tech, LLC

Keywords: high area-to-mass (HAMR) objects, photometry, solar radiation pressure

EUSST Sensor Calibration Procedure
Cristina Pérez Hernández, CDTI; Katia Maria Cáceres Mosqueira, CDTI; Cassien Jobic, CNES; Francesc Vilardell Sallés, GMV; Alfredo M. Antón, GMV; David Moreno-Espinosa, GMV

Keywords: sensor characterization, calibration, data quality, Space Traffic Management, Galileo

Evaluation of Lunar Brightness Observing models for SSA scheduling
Vincent Vella, First Light Sciences; Celeste Vazquez Lugo, L3Harris

Keywords: Sky brightness, Lunar exclusion, cis-lunar, Moon, photometric bands, full sky survey

Evaluation of Maneuver Detection within an Autonomous, Heterogeneous Sensor Network
Jonathan Kadan, SSC/SZGA; Amit Bala, Virginia Tech; Kevin Schroeder, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jonathan Black, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Keywords: SSA, SDA, Maneuver Detection, Autonomy

Exploring SDA Sensor Architectures for the Surveillance of Geosynchronous Spacecraft
James Blake, University of Warwick; Don Pollacco, University of Warwick; Robert Airey, University of Warwick; Paul Chote, University of Warwick; Benjamin Cooke, University of Warwick; James McCormac, University of Warwick; Billy Shrive, University of Warwick; Richard West, University of Warwick; Joshua Davis, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory; William Feline, Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl); Emma Kerr, Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl); Grant Privett, Dstl; Yuki Akiyama, JAXA; Hideaki Hinagawa, JAXA; Shinichi Nakamura, JAXA; Toshifumi Yanagisawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency; Rebecca McFadden, Deimos Space UK; Stuart Eves, SJE Space Ltd

Keywords: Sensor Architectures, Geosynchronous Region, SDA, Debris, Characterization, Optical Systems, Simulation

Extremely Accurate Star Tracker for Celestial Navigation
Greg Finney, IERUS Technologies; Stephen Fox, IERUS Technologies; Bijan Nemati, University of Alabama in Huntsville Center for Applied Optics; Patrick Reardon, University of Alabama in Huntsville Center for Applied Optics

Keywords: star tracker, fpa metrology, interferometry, attitude determination, location, space situational awareness

Falcon Telescope Network and USAFA 1-Meter Telescope Systems Limiting Magnitude Research
Timothy Giblin, i2 Strategic Services LLC; Chia-Hsiang Shen, US Air Force Academy; Benjamin Roth, US Air Force Academy; Luke King, United States Air Force Academy; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Francis Chun, USAF Academy

Keywords: limiting magnitude, telescope specifications, telescope capability

Fast Light Curve Inversion for Regular and Tumbling Attitude Motion
Alexander Burton, Purdue University; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University

Keywords: light curve inversion, attitude determination, space debris

Formation Flight Design Near Earth-Moon Lagrange Points for Interferometric Characterization of Cislunar Objects
Erin Fowler, University of Maryland, College Park; Derek Paley, University of Maryland College Park

Keywords: cislunar, xGEO, formation flight, interferometry, space situational awareness (SSA), space domain awareness (SDA)

Fractal Analysis of the ERCAOS Dataset
Michael Abercrombie, The Boeing Company; Venkata Gudimetla, AFRL Maui; Daniel Abercrombie, The Boeing Company; Roman Tillman, U.S. Space Force

Keywords: fractal, fractal analysis, atmospheric turbulence, ERCAOS

General Purpose, Software Configurable, Intelligent LiDAR Sensor for Space – Based Non-Cooperative Resident Space Object Relative Navigation and Tracking Applications
Joy Shohdy, Advanced Scientific Concepts; Robert Karl, Advanced Scientific Concepts; Brad Short, Advanced Scientific Concepts; Ricardo Delgadillo, Advanced Scientific Concepts LLC; Bruce Anderson, Advanced Scientific Concepts; Alex Sandoval Mathamba, Advanced Scientific Concepts; Michael Dahlin, Advanced Scientific Concepts

Keywords: Space Domain Awareness, SDA, Flash LiDAR, configurable, machine learning, organized point cloud

Geostationary Earth Orbit Region Survey with The Optical Tracking Network, OWL-Net
Jin Choi, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) / University of Science and Technology (UST); Myung-Jin Kim, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute; Dong-Goo Roh, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute; Hong-Suh Yim, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute; Jung Hyun Jo, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute; Eun-Jung Choi, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute; Sungki Cho, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute

Keywords: GEO, optical tracking, OWL-Net, GEO monitoring

Geosynchronous Patrol Orbits for Optimized GEO Space Domain Awareness
Matt Schierholtz, Trusted Space, Inc; Thomas Kubancik, Trusted Space, Inc; Kyle Charles, Trusted Space, Inc; Islam Hussein, Trusted Space, Inc.; Erin Griggs, Trusted Space, Inc.; Blair Thompson, United States Air Force Academy; Elvis Silva, Blue Canyon Technologies;

Keywords: GEO, Patrol Orbit, SSA, SDA, Orbital Phasing, Constellation, Optical Sensor, Maneuvering, SNR Analysis

Global Space Domain Awareness, “Partnering to Win” with AUKUS
Nathaniel Dailey, MITRE & Space Force Association; Braden McGrath, MITRE Australia; Harvey Reed, MITRE; Jonathon Wotton, MITRE Australia

Keywords: SDA, SSA, Cislunar, Decentralized, SNARE, SISE

Ground-Based Bistatic Radar for Space Surveillance using a Non-Cooperative Radar Illuminator
Richard Ferranti, SRI International

Keywords: Space situational awareness, Space object surveillance, Bistatic radar, Non-cooperative radar illumination, Phased array antenna, Machine learning

High Frequency, High Accuracy Pointing onboard Nanosats using Neuromorphic Event Sensing and Piezoelectric Actuation
Yasir Latif, University of Adelaide; Peter Anastasiou, Inovor Technologies; Yonhon Ng, Australian National University; Zebb Prime, Inovor Technologies; Tien-Fu Lu, University of Adelaide; Matthew Tetlow, Inovor Technologies; Robert Mahony, Australian National Univerty; Tat-Jun Chin, University of Adelaide

Keywords: neuromorphic sensing, event sensor, pointing accuracy, piezoelectric, star tracking

High-Fidelity Simulation of Dynamic Thermal Satellite Signatures with MuSES
Casey Demars, Tech7; Corey Packard, ThermoAnalytics, Inc.; David Tyler, The Tech7 Company; Christopher Rodgers, Tech7

Keywords: Thermal, Infrared, Modeling, Simulation, Longwave, Space Domain Awareness, SDA

High-speed Opto-electronic Pre-processing of Polar Mellin Transform for Shift, Scale and Rotation Invariant Image Recognition at Record-Breaking Speeds
Julian Gamboa, Northwestern University; Xi Shen, Northwestern University; Tabassom Hamidfar, Northwestern University; Selim Shahriar, Northwestern University

Keywords: Image Recognition, Surveillance, Shift Invariance, Scale Invariance, Rotation Invariance, Field Programmable Gate Array, Digital Holography, Hybrid Opto-electronic Correlator, Polar Mellin Transform

Hyper-Spectral Speckle Imaging of Resolved Targets
Fabien Baron, Georgia State University; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University; Dmitriy Shcherbik, Georgia State University; Ryan Hall, Georgia State University; Daniel Johns, Georgia State University; Douglas Hope, Georgia Tech Research Institute

Keywords: Hyper-spectraal imaging, imaginng

Hyperspectral Imaging Analysis of Simulated Scenes for Space Domain Awareness
Felicitas Hernandez, Northrop Grumman; Scott Almond, Northrop Grumman; Max Li, Northrop Grumman

Keywords: Space Domain Awareness, SDA, SSA, satellite tracking, sensor networks, optical telescopes, infrared, visible, space-based observations, artificial intelligence, machine learning, CONOPs, sensing, simulation, image processing, mission design, constellation

IARPA’s Space debris Identification and Tracking (SINTRA) Program
Alexis Truitt, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)

Keywords: space debris, debris, ssa, sda

Image Processing Techniques for Space Situational Awareness – Performing Photometry on James Webb Space Telescope Imagery from NEOSSat
Michael Stewart, York University; Regina Lee, York University; Shane Ryall, Defence Research Development Canada

Keywords: Image Processing, Python, Resident Space Object

Improving The Operational Signal Processing Chain for Faster Acquisition of New Objects to The French National Catalogue of Orbital Objects.
Manuel Pavy, CNES; Pascal Richard, CNES; Emmanuel Delande, CNES; Sébastien Théron, Magellium

Keywords: Operational system, performance, cataloguing, telescope, orbit restitution, image processing

Indications of Adversary Actions Intended to Disrupt Space Operations: Simulation for Rehearsal of Detection and Response
Steven Paligo, a.i. solutions; Sara Fields, a.i. solutions

Keywords: training, simulation, breakup, collision, observations

Influence of the atmosphere model and the quality of the ballistic coefficient (BC) estimation on the prediction of the re-entry moment
Mikolaj Kruzynski, Polish Space Agency; Zygmunt Anio?, Polish Space Agency; Krzysztof Armiski, Polish Space Agency; Dorota Mieczkowska, Polish Space Agency; Marcin Teofilewicz, Polish Space Agency; Edwin Wnuk, Polish Space Agency; Tomasz Zubowicz, Polish Space Agency; Justyna Golebiewska, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University; Monika K. Kaminska, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University; Julia Pietrzak, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A. Mickiewicz University; Marek Poleski, Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology

Keywords: re-entry, ballistic coefficient, orbit propagation, atmosphere drag

Infrared Sensing for Space-Based Space Domain Awareness
Raymond Wright, Ball Aerospace; Michael Gordon, Ball Aerospace; Jeffrey Van Cleve, Ball Aerospace; Hans Schroots-Barrios, Ball Aerospace

Keywords: Space Domain Awareness, Space Situational Awareness, SDA, SSA, Infrared, Visible, Instruments, Payloads, Imaging

Initial Spectral Polarimetry of Geosynchronous Satellites
David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Charles J. Wetterer, KBR; Timothy Giblin, i2 Strategic Services LLC; Matthew Fitzgerald, USAF Academy; Francis Chun, USAF Academy

Keywords: Polarimetry, Hyperspectral, SSA, SDA, Geosynchronous, Non-Resolved Objects, Characterization

Intelligent Sensor Tasking for Minimum-Time Space Object Acquisition
Trevor Wolf, The University of Texas at Austin; Brandon Jones, University of Texas at Austin

Keywords: Sensor Tasking, Initial Orbit Determination, Information Theory, Global Optimization

Introduction to Radio Frequency Interference Prediction and Mission Planning in KARI
Jaedong Seong, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI); Okchul Jung, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI); Youeyun Jung, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI); Saehan Song, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)

Keywords: Radio Frequency Interference, Space Situational Awareness, Satellite Image Reception

Ionospheric Interaction Based Detection of Sub-centimeter Space Debris
Ian DesJardin, University of Maryland, College Park; Christine Hartzell, University of Maryland, College Park

Keywords: Plasma soliton, space debris, sub centimeter debris, space weather, ionosphere, radio sensing.

Karman – a Machine Learning Software Package for Benchmarking Thermospheric Density Models
Giacomo Acciarini, University of Surrey; Edward Brown, University of Cambridge; Christopher Bridges, University of Surrey; At?l?m Güne? Baydin, University of Oxford; Thomas Berger, University of Colorado / Space Weather Technology, Research, and Education Center (SWx TREC); Madhulika Guhathakurta, NASA Headquarters

Keywords: Karman, Applied Machine Learning, Space Weather, Thermospheric Density Estimation, Benchmark

LCLEOSEN-B: Design and Development of a Low-Cost Low Earth Orbit Optical Surveillance Sensor System, a Phase B study
Rebecca McFadden, Deimos Space UK; Elisabeth Petersen, Deimos Space UK Ltd.; Ann-Sofie Bak Nielsen, Deimos Space UK Ltd.; Jaime Nomen Torres, DEIMOS Engineering and Systems

Keywords: sensor, optical, wide field-of-view, software, image processing, space domain awareness

Learned Satellite Radiometry Modeling from Linear Pass Observations
Kimmy Chang, Odyssey Systems--Space Systems Command (A&AS); Justin Fletcher, USSF SSC/SZG

Keywords: Neural Radiance Fields, Machine Learning, Imaging, SSA

Learning Satellite Image Recovery Through Turbulence
Kimmy Chang, Space Systems Command (A&AS); Justin Fletcher, Space Systems Command (A&AS);

Keywords: Image resolution, telescopes, imaging, atmospheric turbulence, space domain awareness

Lessons Learned on Mega-Constellation Deployments and Impact to Space Domain Awareness
Christian Ramos, 18th Space Defense Squadron/Omitron Inc; Diana McKissock, USSF, 18th Space Defense Squadron; Joshua Parris, NASA

Keywords: Space Situational/Domain Awareness (SSA/SDA), Space Sustainability/Space Traffic Management (STM), Conjunction/RPO, Object Characterization, Space Data Modeling, Space­-Based Assets

Leveraging Fisher Information to Optimize Observation Scheduling for Orbit Determination
Sam Wishnek, Ball Aerospace; Joshua Wysack, Ball Aerospace

Keywords: fisher information, IOD, orbit determination, cislunar

Light Curve Forecasting and Anomaly Detection Using Scalable, Anisotropic, and Heteroscedastic Gaussian Process Models
Imene Goumiri, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Amanda Muyskens, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Benjamin Priest, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Robert Armstrong, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Keywords: machine learning, gaussian process, light curve, anomaly detection, space domain awareness, uncertainty quantification

Limitations of Current Practices in Uncooperative Space Surveillance: Analysis of Mega-Constellation Data Time-Series
Best Student Paper Award Winner 2023
Charles Constant, University College London; Santosh Bhattarai, University College London; Marek Ziebart, University College London

Keywords: Mega-constellations, Low Earth Orbit, Space Traffic Management, Space Situational Awareness, Uncooperative Tracking, Two-Line-Element, Geodesy, Starlink, OneWeb, Accuracy, Precision

Linear Spectral Mixing for Spacecraft Characterization
Rebecca Lersch, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Neil Pearson, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona

Keywords: spectral mixing, spectroscopy, spectral modeling

Long-term N-body Stability in Cislunar Space
Travis Yeager, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Kerianne Pruett, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Michael Schneider, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Keywords: cislunar, n-body, dynamics, orbit, stability

Low-Earth Orbit Prediction Accuracy Review of Modern Empirical Atmospheric Models and Space Weather Data Sources
Pol Mesalles-Ripoll, SpaceNav; Roman Rositani, SpaceNav; Matt Duncan, SpaceNav

Keywords: atmospheric model, space weather, LEO, space situational awareness, predictive ephemeris

Machine Learning Classification GEOs Using Spectral Data
Xin Yee, University of Colorado; Phan Dao, Applied Optimization; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc; Charles Wetterer, KRB; Benjamin Roth, U.S. Air Force Academy; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy

Keywords: Machine learning classification, spectroscopic data, grating, non-resolved signatures, GEO

Modeling of Plasma Wave Generation by Orbiting Space Objects for Proximity Detection
Paul Bernhardt, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Lauchie Scott, Defense R&D Canada; Andrew Howarth, University of Calgary

Keywords: Plasma Waves, Space Debris

Modified Solar Cell BRDF
Madilynn Compean, Air Force Institute of Technology; Todd Small, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: remote sensing, geostationary non-resolved imagery, anisotropic materials, solar panels, Bi-directional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF)

Monitoring and Tracking Accessible Invariant Manifolds in The Cislunar Regime
Raymond Wright, Ball Aerospace; Luke Tafur, Ball Aerospace; Naomi Owens Fahrner, Ball Aerospace; Joshua Wysack, Ball Aerospace

Keywords: Space Domain Awareness, Space Situational Awareness, SDA, SSA, Imaging, Orbits, Manifolds

Monitoring Satellite Pattern-of-Life Changes with Passive Radio Frequency Data
Harris Mohamed, Kratos

Keywords: Space Domain Awareness, RF, Pattern of Life, Anomaly Detection

Monte-Carlo Methods for All-vs-all Future LEO Population Evolution Modeling
Daniel Jang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Peng Mun Siew, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Pablo Machuca, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keywords: Lethal Non-trackable Objects, Monte Carlo methods, on-orbit collisions, Break-up events orbital capacity, low-earth orbit environment

Multi-Spacecraft Predictive Sensor Tasking for Cislunar Space Situational Awareness
Kento Tomita, Georgia Institute of Technology; Yuri Shimane, Georgia Institute of Technology; Koki Ho, Georgia Institute of Technology

Keywords: Cislunar Space Situational Awareness, Predictive Sensor Tasking, Demand Uncertainty

Near-Earth Semi-Analytical Uncertainty Propagation Toolkit for Conjunction Analysis
Yashica Khatri, University of Colorado Boulder; Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: Conjunction Analysis, Gaussian Mixture Model, State Transition Tensor, Simplified Dynamical System, Monte Carlo, Space Situational Awareness, Uncertainty Propagation

NEOSSat Canadian Satellite Tasking List: Maintaining Sovereign Object Orbit Custody with a Single Space Based Sensor
Shane Ryall, Defence Research Development Canada; Stefan Thorsteinson, Defence Research Development Canada

Keywords: SSA, SDA

Notable Object Detection from TLE Based on Deep Metric Learning
Jun Yoshida, NEC Corporation; Ryosuke Nakazawa, NEC; Naoki Yoshinaga, NEC Corporation; Taichiro Sano, NEC; Katsuaki Taya, NEC Corporation; Masatoshi Ebara, NEC Corporation; Ryosuke Togawa, NEC Corporation;

Keywords: Machine Learning, Deep Metric Learning

Novel Tulip-Shaped Three-body Orbits for Cislunar Space Domain Awareness Missions
Darin Koblick, Raytheon

Keywords: Tulip Orbits, Cislunar, SSA, SDA, CR3B, Multi-Level Shooting, Three Body, N body

Object Characteristic Determination Using Brightness Measurements
Pace Balster, Katalyst Space Technologies; Gabrielle Jones, Katalyst Space Technologies; Gavin Hofer, Katalyst Space Technologies; Daniel Newsom, Katalyst Space Technologies; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University;

Keywords: Light Curve, Characterization, Pattern of Life, Classification, Unresolved, Non-Resolved, Shape, Stability, Blob Identification

Observing Atmospheric Gravity Waves from the Space Station
Dana McGuffin, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Hassan Beydoun, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Scott Budzien, Naval Research Laboratory; Philip Cameron-Smith, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Kenneth Dymond, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory; Matthew Horsley, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Katherine Zawdie, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

Keywords: gravity wave, space station, atmosphere, wave propagation, satellite, weather model

On the Increased Risk of Kessler Syndrome by Anti-Satellite Tests
Cameron Liang, Institute for Defense Analyses; Paul Fanto, Institute for Defense Analyses; Angelo Signoracci, Institute for Defense Analyses;

Keywords: Space Debris, Kessler Syndrome, Statistical Modeling, Orbital Debris, Anti-satellite Tests

Optimal background removal using denoising diffusion models
Ingo Waldmann, Spaceflux; Marco Rocchetto, Spaceflux; Marcel Debczynski, Spaceflux

Keywords: diffusion models, deep learning, generative models, inpainting, background modelling, data fusion

Optimal Risk Mitigation Strategies for Low-Thrust Space Systems
Pol Mesalles-Ripoll, SpaceNav; Edward Herrick-Reynolds, SpaceNav; Matt Duncan, SpaceNav

Keywords: space situational awareness, risk mitigation maneuver, maneuver pairs, orbit raising, low thrust

Optimal Sensor Tasking for Space Domain Awareness via a Beam A*-Search Algorithm
Lorenzo Federici, The University of Arizona; Andrea D'Ambrosio, The University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, The University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, The University of Arizona

Keywords: Telescope tasking, A* search, Space Domain Awareness, Optical observations

Optimally Convergent Autonomous and Decentralized Tasking with Empirical Validation
Sam Fedeler, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Marcus Holzinger, University of Colorado Boulder; William Whitacre, Draper Laborartory

Keywords: optimal sensor tasking, decentralized decision making, cislunar SSA

Optimization of Imaging mission scheduling for Multiple Satellites and Ground Stations with MDP
Dongjin Kim, University of Science and Technology; Kimoon Lee, University of Science and Technology (UST), Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) Campus; Seonho Lee, Korea Aerospace Research Institute; Daewon Chung, KARI

Keywords: Optimization, Imaging mission scheduling, Earth Observation Satellite (EOS), Ground Station

Optimizing Distributed Space-Based Networks for Cislunar Space Domain Awareness In the Context of Operational Cost Metrics
Gregory Badura, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Yuri Shimane, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lois Visonneau, Georgia Tech; Matthew Gilmartin, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stef Crum, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Valenta, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Micheal Steffens, Georgia Institute of Technology; Selcuk Cimtalay, Georgia Institute of Technology; Francis Humphrey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mariel Borowitz, Office of Space Commerce; Brian Gunter, Georgia Institute of Technology; John Christian, Georgia Institute of Technology; Koki Ho, Georgia Institute of Technology

Keywords: Cislunar SSA, MDAO

Orbital Debris Shape Effect Investigations for Mitigating Risk
Heather Cowardin, NASA Orbital Debris Program; Eric Christiansen, NASA Johnson Space Center,; Mark Matney, NASA Orbital Debris Program; Joshua Miller, University of Texas at El Paso; Bruce (Alan) Davis, Jacobs Technology; Corbin Cruz, Jacobs Technology; John Seago, Jacobs Technology; John Opiela, Jacobs Technology; Austen King, Jacobs Technology; Alyssa Manis, Jacobs Technology;

Keywords: orbital debris, shape, hypervelocity impact, hydrocodes, ray-tracing, models

Partial Image Reconstruction of an Artificial Satellite in Real Time using Background Natural Stars.
Vishnu Anand Muruganandan, University of Canterbury; Andrew Lambert, UNSW; Jake Liu, University of Canterbury; Richard Clare, University of Canterbury; Steve Weddell, University of Canterbury

Keywords: Adaptive optics, natural stars, atmospheric turbulence, tip-tilt correction system, partially resolved imaging and image metrics for extended object.

Passive RF Observations of Cislunar Objects
Thomas Joyce, University of Arizona; Ryland Phipps, University of Arizona; Craig Jacobson, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Daniel Estévez, Independent Researcher; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona

Keywords: Cislunar Space, Tracking, Detection, Passive RF, Radio Frequencies, KPLO, Artemis-1, SSA

Performance Analysis of Satellite Tracking Algorithms in Low SNR Environments
James Helferty, KBR; Jennifer Smith, KBR, Inc; Edgar Ryan, KBR / Pacific Defense Solutions; Manual Thomas, KBR / Pacific Defense Solutions

Keywords: SDA Modeling Track Before Detection Imaging

Performance Index of a Network of Ground-Based Optical Sensors for Space Objects Observation and Measurements
Alessandro Urru, Nurjana Technologies; Enrico Congiu, Nurjana Technologies; Michele Spanu, Nurjana Technologies; Pietro Andronico,Nurjana Technologies; Alessandro Palmas, Nurjana Technologies

Keywords: optics system, SSA, modeling, Space Debris, ground-based telescopes

Performance of an Imaging Shack-HartmannWavefront Sensor for Space Domain Awareness Observations
Daniel Johns, Georgia State University; Douglas Hope, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University; Fabien Baron, Georgia State University; Dmitriy Shcherbik, Georgia State University

Keywords: Shack-Hartmann, Tomography, Imaging, SSA, SDA

Performance of an Optical COTS Station for the wide-field Detection of Resident Space Objects
Thomas Delaite, Onera; Jocelyn Couetdic, Onera; Eric Glemet, Onera; Frederic Cassaing, Onera

Keywords: Image processing, SSA, Optical detection

Photometric Phase Functions of Resident Space Objects and Space Debris Extracted from Brightness Measurements
Jiri Silha, Comenius University, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics; Peter Jevcak, Comenius University in Bratislava; Matej Zigo, Comenius University in Bratislava; Tomas Hrobar, Comenius University in Bratislava; András Szil´agyi-S´andor, Comenius University, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics

Keywords: space debris, phase function, photometry, characterization

Physics-Guided Machine Learning for Satellite Spin Property Estimation from Light Curves
Gregory Badura, Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Christopher Valenta, Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)

Keywords: Physics-Guided Machine Learning, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Machine Learning, Light Curves, Time-Series Classification, Spin State, Space Debris

Physics-Informed Orbit Determination for Cislunar Space Applications
Andrea Scorsoglio, The University of Arizona; Andrea D'Ambrosio, The University of Arizona; Luca Ghilardi, The University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, The University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, The University of Arizona

Keywords: Orbit determination, Physics informed neural networks, Cislunar space monitoring

Possible Ways Forward for the ISON Initiative and Similar Projects. A Consortium for Decentralized Sharing of SSA Data
Artem Mokhnatkin, Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics

Keywords: SSA, Data Sharing, Federated Nodal Database, Decentralized Data Sharing, ISON, International Organization, Space Sustainability

Predicting Custody of Objects in Cislunar Space
Sean O'Neil, MITRE

Keywords: Cislunar SSA, Target Custody, Data Fusion, Performance Predicition

Preliminary Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Space Debris Demise During Atmospheric Reentry
Jose Pedro Ferreira, University of Southern California; Joseph Wang, University of Southern California; Ken-ichi Nomura, University of Southern California

Keywords: Spacecraft Demise, Atmospheric Reentry, Atmospheric Pollution, Mega-Constellations, Climate Change

Presentation of the European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU-SST) R&D Plan
Cassien Jobic, CNES; Emmanuel Delande, CNES; Johannes Gelhaus, DLR; Cornelius Vogt, German Space Agency at DLR; Alessandra Di Cecco, ASI; Valentin Baral, CNES; Cristina Pérez Hernández, CDTI; Daniel Stelmecke, DLR; Matthieu Thierry, CNES

Keywords: eusst, ssa, stm, remediation, mitigation

Probabilistic Initial Orbit Determination and Object Tracking in Cislunar Space Using Passive Radio Frequency Sensors
Erin Griggs, Trusted Space, Inc.; Matt Schierholtz, Trusted Space, Inc; Islam Hussein, Trusted Space, Inc.; Mark Bolden, Trusted Space, Inc.; Kyle Charles, Trusted Space, Inc.; Holly Borowski, Trusted Space

Keywords: Cislunar SSA, Cislunar IOD, Cislunar OD, Passive RF Data, Data Fusion

Probabilistic Initial Orbit Determination From Radio Frequency Measurements Using Gaussian Mixture
Andrew Sinclair, AFRL; Edwin G. W. Peters, University of New South Wales Canberra; Joseph peterson, Texas A&M University; Melrose Brown, UNSW Canberra Space

Keywords: orbit determination, passive radio frequency measurements, Gaussian-mixture model

Probabilistic Space Weather Modeling and its Impact on Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Management
Smriti Paul, West Virginia University; Piyush Mehta, West Virginia University; Thomas Kelecy, The Aerospace Corporation; Ryan Coder, The Aerospace Corporation

Keywords: Probabilistic Space Weather, Orbital Drag, Collision Avoidance, Sensor Tasking, Covariance realism, Pc dilution

Proliferated Sensor Network (PSN) Performance Study & Architecture Design Optimization
Matthew Bold, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company; James Mason, Lockheed Martin Space; Jared Renshaw, Lockheed Martin; Greg Madsen, Lockheed Martin; Amy Cooprider, Lockheed Martin; Phil Bland, Curtin University; Abraham Chan, Lockheed Martin; David Ball, Lockheed Martin Australia; Robert Howie, Space Science and Technology Centre at Curtin University; Matthew Tetlow, Inovor Technologies; Brandon Adams, Lockheed Martin Space; Chloe Hutchinson, Lockheed Martin Space; Alexandra Dziaba, Lockheed Martin Space; Connick Goodwin, Lockheed Martin Space; Connor Green, Lockheed Martin Space; Camilla Leonard, Lockheed Martin Space; Zachary Rogers, Lockheed Martin Space; Julia Seba, Lockheed Martin Space; Hannah Murtha, Lockheed Martin Space; Riley Cayton, Lockheed Martin Space; Mreedul Gupta, Lockheed Martin Space; Ethan Cuenca Fregoso, Lockheed Martin Space; Benjamin Adams, Inovor Technologies; Zebb Prime, Inovor Technologies; Philip Citowicki, Lockheed Martin

Keywords: Optical Sensing, Space Domain Awareness, Proliferated Sensor Networks, Persistent Monitoring, Sensor Resilience, Space Event Detection, Uncued Sensors, Widefield of View Sensors

QuantumNet: A scalable cislunar space domain awareness constellation
Eric Gorman, Quantum Space; Collin Deans, Quantum Space; Mohamed Nassif, Quantum Space; Elizabeth Frank, Quantum Space

Keywords: QuantumNet: A Scalable Cislunar Space Domain Awareness Constellation, cislunar, SDA, constellation, optimization, pareto, sensor, model

Reducing Uncertainty in Satellite Conjunction Analysis
Elizabeth George, University of Birmingham; Sean Elvidge, University of Birmingham; Matthew Brown, University of Birmingham

Keywords: thermosphere, neutral density, orbit propagation, Kalman filter

Refactoring the Approach to Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Legacy Application Modernization
Arne Gerhartd, Deloitte Consulting; Scott Radeztsky, Deloitte Consulting

Keywords: Application Modernization, Legacy Transformation, Code Conversion, Automation, Refactoring, Natural, ADABAS, FORTRAN, Assembler

Refining Active Debris Removal Strategies
Chris Tuttle, Clearspace Today, Inc.; Darren McKnight, LeoLabs; Tim Maclay, ClearSpace

Keywords: debris removal, debris remediation,

Relative Orbit Estimation with Wide Field of View Binary X-ray Sensing
Andrea Lopez, University of Colorado Boulder; Julian Hammerl, University of Colorado Boulder; Hanspeter Schaub, Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research

Keywords: x-ray, sensor, relative orbit estimation, pasive object detection, angles-only

Resilient Networking Keeps Critical Sensors Connected
TJ Pruden, Anduril Industries; Braden Smith, US Space Force

Keywords: Sensor Integration, Space Surveillance Network, Sensor-to-Sensor, Predictive Analysis, Resiliency, Resilient Network, Assured Access, Flux

Resolving Conflicts in Anthropogenic Space Object Data Through Weight Distribution Networks with Embedded Data Curation
Nevan Simone, The University of Texas at Austin; Maria Esteva, University of Texas at Austin; Moriba Jah, The University of Texas at Austin

Keywords: object resolution, data curation, PageRank, space domain awareness

Risks from Spacecraft Breakup Events in Near Rectilinear Halo Orbits
Nathan Boone, Air Force Institute of Technology; Robert Bettinger, U.S. Air Force; Bryan Little, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: cislunar debris, lunar debris, space debris, NRHO, Lunar Gateway, cislunar space traffic, cislunar breakup events

Robust Cislunar Architecture Design Optimization for Cooperative Agents
Michael Klonowski, University of Colorado at Boulder; Naomi Owens Fahrner, Ball Aerospace; Casey Heidrich, University of Colorado at Boulder; Marcus Holzinger, University of Colorado at Boulder

Keywords: Cislunar architecture design, cislunar, monte carlo tree search, reinforcement learning, sda, ssa, multi-objective optimization

RPO Maneuver Detection from Pixel Space using Deep Learning
Emily Gerber, Ten One Aerospace; Michael Mercurio, Ten One Aerospace; Jason Crane, Ten One Aerospace; Christopher Roscoe, Ten One Aerospace; Jason Westphal, Ten One Aerospace

Keywords: RPO, Maneuver Detection, Deep Learning

RSO Characterization and Attitude Estimation with Data Fusion and Advanced Data Simulation
Ángel Gallego, GMV; Adrian de Andrés, GMV; Carlos Paulete, GMV; Marc Torras, GMV; Alfredo M. Antón, GMV

Keywords: object characterization, data fusion, attitude estimation, light-curves, RCS, Machine Learning, SST data simulation

RSO Simulations With Anti-Sun Pointing Predictions
Randa Qashoa, York University; Regina Lee, York University; Ryan Clark, C-CORE

Keywords: SSA, Simulation, FAI, CASSIOPE, Attitude

Scalable Multi-Agent Sensor Tasking Using Deep Reinforcement Learning
Peng Mun Siew, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Tory Smith, United States Space Force, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ravi Ponmalai, Aerospace Corporation

Keywords: Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL), Graph Neural Network (GNN), Sensor Tasking, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)

SDA GEO Location in a GPS Denied Environment
Jason Boyd, Ball Aerospace; Tony Ly, Ball Aerospace; Ian Gravseth, Ball Aerospace

Keywords: GPS, Denial, Location, GEO

Seeing Stars: Learned Star Localization for Narrow-Field Astrometry
Violet Felt, U.S. Space Force; Ian McQuaid, KBR; Peter Thomas, KBR; Sean Sullivan, Pacific Defense Solutions; Jeff Houchard, EO Solutions; Justin Fletcher, USSF SSC/SZG

Keywords: Astrometry, Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transformers, Object Detection, Instance Segmentation, Line Segment Detection

Sensitivity Improvements for Space Domain Awareness Using Satellite Tracking on a Nanosatellite
Alexander Pertica, Terran Orbital; Willem Devries, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL); Chris Shaffer, Terran Orbital; Jeremiah Dimatteo, Terran Orbital; Emily Milne, Terran Orbital; Robert Goodloe, Terran Orbital; Bailey Cortright, Terran Orbital; Weston Pruitt, Terran Orbital; Kyle Clarke, Terran Orbital

Keywords: Space Domain Awareness, Space Situational Awareness, Space-based Assets, Guidance Navigation & Control,

Shake Before Use: Artificial Contrast Generation for Improved Space Imaging using Neuromorphic Event-Based Vision Sensors 
Nicholas Owen Ralph, Western Sydney University; Darren Maybour, Western Sydney University; Alex Marcireau, Western Sydney University; Imogen Jones, Western Sydney University; Ain De Horta, Western Sydney University; Gregory Cohen, Western Sydney University

Keywords: Neuromorphic, Event-Based Camera, Space Situational Awareness, Astronomy, Artificial Contract Generation 

Simulated Debris Impact Testing of Additively Manufactured Origami Mirror Structure for Space-Based SSA
David Garcia, Air Force Institute of Technology; Robert Bettinger, Air Force Institute of Technology; Carl Hartsfield, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: origami flasher, space-based mirror, survivability, debris impact

Simulating the Photometric Light Curve of Artificial Satellites in GEO used with a Ray-Tracing
Takao Endo, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Takuro Tsuchikawa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Takayasu Anada, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Hitomi Ono, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Hidenobu Tsuji, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Keywords: Non-Resolved Object Characterization, GEO Satellite Characterization, photometric light curve, BRDF

Simultaneous Detection, Recognition, and Localization of Geosynchronous Satellites from Ground Based Imagery
Zach Gazak, SSC/SZG; Ryan Swindle, USSF/SSC; Matthew Phelps, USSF SSC/SZG; Justin Fletcher, USSF SSC/SZG

Keywords: Spectroscopy, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Small Telescopes, Hyperspectral

Simultaneous Track and Multi-Spectral Instrument for Satellite Identification
James Mason, Lockheed Martin Space; Matthew Bold, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company; Jacob Wirth, Lockheed Martin Space

Keywords: Optical Sensing, Space Domain Awareness, Multi-Spectral Instruments, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Space based space surveillance using passive radio frequency observations – A feasibility study
Edwin G. W. Peters, University of New South Wales Canberra; Timothy Bateman, UNSW Canberra Space; Rabbia Saleem, UNSW Canberra Space; Andrew Lambert, UNSW Canberra Space; Melrose Brown, UNSW Canberra Space

Keywords: space based space surveillance, passive RF

Space Domain Awareness Advanced Radiation Awareness Technology: Hosted Payloads
Joseph Mazur, The Aerospace Corporation; Donn Murray, USSF Space Systems Command Space Based Space Domain Awareness Branch SZGZ; George Eberwine, Space Systems Command SSC/SZGZ

Keywords: space environment, space weather, space debris, space sensor infrastructure, environmental threat on-orbit, SDA, Space Domain Awareness, Energized Charged Particles, ECPanomaly resolution, anomaly detection,

Space Domain Awareness Sensor Scheduling with Optimality Certificates
Neil Dhingra, Orbit Logic; Cameron DeJac, Orbit Logic; Alex Herz, Orbit Logic; Roderick Green, Orbit Logic

Keywords: Sensor Resource Management, Sensor Tasking, Space Domain Awareness, Space Situational Awareness, Global Optimality, Optimality Gap

Space Environmental Governance and Decision-Support using Source-Sink Evolutionary Environmental Models
Miles Lifson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Daniel Jang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keywords: Source-Sink Evolutionary Modeling, Space Sustainability, Space Governance

Space Situational Awareness Capabilities and National Security Among Growing Space Actors – Japan Case Study
Makena Young, Center for Strategic and International Studies

Keywords: space policy, SSA, Japan, space domain awareness, emerging technology

Space Sustainability and Traffic Management Requires Trusted Space Stakeholder Coordination
Harvey Reed, MITRE; Nick Tsamis, MITRE; Nathaniel Dailey, MITRE

Keywords: space domain awareness, space traffic management, supply chain

Space-based observations of plasma waves during conjunctions between host sensors and space objects
Lauchie Scott, Defense R&D Canada; Paul Bernhardt, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Andrew Howarth, University of Calgary

Keywords: plasma waves, ionosphere, conjunctions, space debris, non-traditional object sensing

Space-Based Optical Component (SBOC) for the ESA VISDOMS Mission
Jens Utzmann, Airbus Defence and Space; Stefan Kraft, European Space Agency

Keywords: SBSS, SST, SSA, SDA, telescope, space-based sensors

SPACEDUST-Laser/RF: Time of Flight Methods for Space Situational Awareness
William Ediger, University of Manitoba; Yue Ma, C-CORE; Matthew Driedger, Magellan Aerospace; Alex Gmerek, Carleton University; Renmar Khim Palma, University of Manitoba; Paul Harrison, Magellan Aerospace; Michael Berezin, Magellan Aerospace; Philip Ferguson, University of Manitoba; John Spray, HIT Dynamics; Alex Ellery, Carleton University; James Kennedy, C-CORE

Keywords: SSA, Orbit Determination, Laser Ranging, SAR Imaging, Remote Sensing, Detection and Tracking, Collision Avoidance

SPACEDUST-Optical: Wide-FOV Space Situational Awareness from Orbit
Randa Qashoa, York University; Matthew Driedger, Magellan Aerospace; Ryan Clark, C-CORE; Paul Harrison, Magellan Aerospace; Michael Berezin, Magellan Aerospace; Regina Lee, York University; Andrew Howarth, University of Calgary

Keywords: SSA, Machine Learning, Optical Space Surveillance, Optical Systems, Orbit Determination

SPACEMAP: The Prediction and Avoidance of Radio Frequency Interference using Dynamic Voronoi Diagram
Peter (Joonghyun) Ryu, SPACEMAP Inc.; Shawn Seunghwan Choi, SPACEMAP Inc.; Jaedong Seong, Korea Aerospace Research Institute; Misoon Mah, M&K Research & Development; Douglas Deok-Soo Kim, SPACEMAP Inc.

Keywords: Radio Frequency Interference, Voronoi Diagram, Spatiotemporal Solution

Spectral Calibrations of the USAFA 1-Meter for GEO Satellite Spectral Signatures
Charles J. Wetterer, KBR; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Timothy Giblin, i2 Strategic Services LLC; Matthew Fitzgerald, USAFA

Keywords: SDA, Optical System, Calibration, Spectroscopy, Diffraction, Telescope, USAFA, USAFA-1m, GEO Satellites

Spin Axis and Physical Property Inversion of Moon-Impactor Chang’e 5-T1 Rocket Body
Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Bill Gray, University of Arizona; Neil Pearson, University of Arizona; Grace Halferty, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona;

Keywords: Characterization, Machine Learning, Cislunar SSA

SSA Data Analysis With a Two-Pronged Approach Including Machine Learning for RSO Detection
Sam Wright, Spaceflux & University College London; Marco Rocchetto, Spaceflux; Ingo Waldmann, Spaceflux

Keywords: Optical Measurements, Deep learning, Astrometry, Data Reduction, SSA

Stability Analysis of LEO Rocket Bodies
Ty Stromberg, US Air Force Academy; Kody Wilson, US Air Force Academy; Timothy Bate, US Air Force Academy; Francis Chun, US Air Force Academy; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Darren McKnight, LeoLabs

Keywords: Photometry, Rocket Body, Rate of Tumble, Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness, Low Earth Orbit, LEO

State Estimation of Terrestrial and Space Based Passive RF Architectures for Use in Cislunar SSA Utilizing Existing SSN Locations
Kullen Waggoner, Air Force Institute of Technology; David Curtis, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: SSA, cislunar, Passive RF, TDOA, FDOA, Kalman Filtering

Statistical Analysis of Space Debris Surveys in High-altitude Orbital Regions
Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomisches Institut Universität Bern; Peter Pessev, University of Bern, Astronomical Institute; Julian Rodriguez, Astronomisches Institut Universität Bern; Palash Patole, Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern; Alessandro Vananti, Astronomische Institut Universitär Bern; Jan Siminski, ESA/ESOC Space Debris Office; Tim Flohrer, ESA Space Debris Office

Keywords: optical surveys, space debris, sub-catalogue debris population, space debris in high-altitude orbits

Strategic Regions for Monitoring Incoming Low-Energy Transfers to Low-Lunar Orbits
Yuri Shimane, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kento Tomita, Georgia Institute of Technology; Koki Ho, Georgia Institute of Technology

Keywords: Low Energy Transfers, Cislunar SDA, Astrodynamics

Subsequent Assessment of the Collision between Iridium 33 and COSMOS 2251
Ryan Shepperd, Iridium

Keywords: Iridium 33, Conjunction Assessment, Collision Avoidance

Supplemental General Perturbations (SupGP) Element Sets for Modern Space Operations and Space Flight Safety
Kevin Kuciapinski, CelesTrak; T.S. Kelso, CelesTrak

Keywords: SSA, GP, TLE, launch, operations, maneuvers, conjunction, propagation, proximity, SGP4, data, safety, tracking, position

The Defense Readiness Agile Gaming Ops Network (DRAGON) Army Sync Service: Enabling International Collaboration in the Space Situational Awareness Mission
Rishi Patel, U.S. Air Force; Varlin Sheffey, AFRL/RV & Space Force; Ryan Waterer, Tech7; James Tippets, Tech7; David Stout, MITRE Corporation

Keywords: JTF-SD, JCO, Dragon Army, Sync Service, Space Domain Awareness, AFRL, Space Policy, Data Fusion, Technical, Integration, International, Collaboration, SACT, Sprint Advanced Concept Training, Space Traffic Management, SDA, STM

The Future Risk of Space Debris and Contested Environments Increases the Intrinsic and Actual Cost of GEO Slots
Kristin Shahady, University of North Dakota

Keywords: GEO Assets, Debris, Contested LEO Environments

The Right Data to the Right Place at the Right Time: A Marketplace Approach
Geoffrey Carrigan, Bluestaq LLC; Seth Harvey, Bluestaq LLC

Keywords: Marketplace, Data, Data dissemination, ISR, Dynamic Tasking, Distribution, Contracting, Imaging, Data Integration, Optical Sensing, Space-based capture

The Use and Calibration of Opportunistic Sensors for In-Space Situational Awareness
Aishling Dignam, Astroscale; Lucas Almeida Cypriano, Astroscale Ltd.

Keywords: space debris, ssa, optical sensor, calibration, instrumentation, imaging

Time-to-Event Data (Survival Analysis) based Modelling of Maneuver Occurrence of Non-Cooperative Satellites
S Shivshankar, Indian Institute of Science; Debasish Ghose, Indian Institute of Science

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Non-Cooperative Satellites, Maneuver Time Estimation, Time-to-Event Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning for SSA Applications

Toward Optimal Conjunction-Based Sensor Tasking using Inferential Moments
Kevin Vanslette, Raytheon BBN; Roddy Taing, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, SSA, Conjunction, Space Domain Awareness, SDA, Sensor Tasking, Information, Inferential Moments, Value of Information, Sensor Planning, Algorithms

Tracking Merged Objects within Non-Resolved Imagery
Calum Meredith, Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl); Paul Chote, University of Warwick; Robert Airey, University of Warwick

Keywords: SDA, RPO, Non-Resolved Imaging

Transformer-based Atmospheric Density Forecasting
Julia Briden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Peng Mun Siew, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Victor Rodriguez-Fernandez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keywords: atmospheric density modeling, atmospheric drag, deep learning, orbit prediction, space weather, transformers

UK SDA Requirements for a System of Systems in Support of the UK’s SDA Strategy
Emma Kerr, Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

Keywords: Space Domain Awareness, Requirements, Strategy, System of Systems

Uncertainty in Remaining Orbital Lifetime Estimation After Post-Mission Disposal
Lucía Ayala Fernández, Technische Universität Braunschweig; Carsten Wiedemann, Technische Universität Braunschweig; Vitali Braun, IMS Space Consultancy @ ESA/ESOC; Stijn Lemmens, ESA/ESOC Space Debris Office

Keywords: post-mission disposal, orbital lifetime, orbit propagation, space debris mitigation

Understanding Spectro-Temporal Signature Variability of Unresolved Resident Space Objects using a Simulation Model
Miguel Velez-Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Aryzbe Najera, University of Texas-El Paso; Leah Porras, The University of Texas at El Paso; Dan DeBlasio, University of Texas at El Paso; Hector Erives, The University of Texas at El Paso

Keywords: remote sensing, unresolved resident space objects, hyperspectral, spectro-temporal signatures, signature analysis, simulation, machine learning, training

Universal Angles-Only Cislunar Orbit Determination Using Sparse Collocation
Casey Heidrich, University of Colorado Boulder; Marcus Holzinger, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness, Initial Orbit Determination, Cislunar, Collocation, Trajectory optimization

Unlocking the Value of Space Debris: An Investigation on Multi-shell Source-Sink Physical-Economical Model and Space Debris Value Definition
Di Wu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keywords: space debris; physical-economic model; space economy; optimization

US-EUSST Data Exchange for Improved Orbital Safety
Felix Hoots, The Aerospace Corporation; Valentin Baral, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales; Florian Delmas, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales; Alejandro Cano, GMV ; Santiago Martínez, GMV, Cristina Pérez, CDTI; Matthew Hejduk, The Aerospace Corporation; Patrick Ramsey, The Aerospace Corporation; Kerstyn Auman, The Aerospace Corporation

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, data sharing, Space traffic management

Validity Evaluation of Anomaly Detection Using LSTM Autoencoder for Maneuver Detection
Ryo Kato, NEC Aerospace Systems, Ltd.; Takahito Sakaue, NEC Aerospace Systems,Ltd.; Daiki Mori, NEC Corporation; Makoto Tanaka, NEC Aerospace Systems, Ltd.; Taichiro Sano, NEC; Katsuaki Taya, NEC Corporation; Masatoshi Ebara, NEC Corporation; Ryosuke Nakazawa, NEC; Jun Yoshida, NEC; Ryosuke Togawa, NEC Corporation

Keywords: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Metric Learning, Maneuver, SSA/SDA

Vantage Point: Lessons from doing coordinated space imaging
Phillip Loch, Raytheon Australia; Alexandre Marcireau, Western Sydney University; Sam Kirkwood, HEO Robotics; Gregory Cohen, Western Sydney University; Hiranya Jayakody, HEO Robotics; Will Crowe, HEO Robotics; Sarah Law, Raytheon; Vincent Pascente, Raytheon; Graham Withey, Neurabuild; Paras Karki, Western Sydney University - International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems

Keywords: Australia, Collaborative SDA, International SDA, Commercial, Neuromorphic, Optical, SBO, Mission Management

Wide Band Passive RF data Aggregation and Frequency Estimation for Space Domain Awareness Purposes
Timothy Bateman, UNSW Canberra Space; Edwin G. W. Peters, University of New South Wales Canberra; Rabbia Saleem, UNSW Canberra Space; Andrew Lambert, UNSW Canberra Space; Melrose Brown, UNSW Canberra Space

Keywords: passive RF, wide band, space domain awareness, space situational awareness

XGEO Spacecraft Observation Methods Using Ground-Based Optical Telescopes
Kaitlyn Raub, The MITRE Corporation; Gregory Krzystyniak, The MITRE Corporation

Keywords: cislunar, xgeo, small telescopes, imaging, observatory, ground-based opticals, optical sensors, satellites, telescopes, spacecraft