Special Issue on

Space Exploration and Satellite Technology

Space Exploration and Satellite Technology focuses on the scientific, technological, and societal dimensions of humanity’s efforts to explore outer space and harness satellite systems for research and practical applications. This theme encompasses spacecraft and mission design, propulsion systems, planetary exploration, human spaceflight, and emerging concepts such as space mining and tourism, alongside advances in satellite engineering, Earth observation, global communications, navigation, and remote sensing. It also addresses critical issues such as space debris management, international cooperation, commercialization of space, and the ethical implications of expanding human activity beyond Earth. By bridging engineering, science, and policy perspectives, this area provides a platform for advancing knowledge and innovation in the rapidly evolving domain of space technologies.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Space Exploration and Satellite Technology. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Commercial space activities
• Communication satellites
• Earth observation satellites
• Human spaceflight
• Navigation and positioning satellites
• Planetary exploration
• Remote sensing technology
• Rocket propulsion systems
• Satellite engineering and design
• Space debris and orbital management
• Space habitats and colonization
• Space mission design
• Space policy and international law
• Space robotics and automation
• Space telescopes and astronomy missions
• Sustainable space exploration

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Space Exploration and Satellite Technology” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. Nicolae POP

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, North University Center in Baia Mare, Romania

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at aast@scirp.org.