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20222026
most citedGTOC 12: Results from TheAntipodes

10 citations · 12 across the 10 of their papers we have counts for

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11 papers

math.OC2026

Reachability-Informed Reinforcement Learning for Multi-Impulse Interplanetary Transfers

Yashdeep Chaudhary, Roberto Armellin, Harry Holt

Reinforcement learning offers the prospect of a reusable sequential decision-making mechanism for spacecraft trajectory design, motivating policy interfaces that connect learned de…

math.OC2026

Distribution-Agnostic Robust Trajectory Optimization via Chance-Constrained Reinforcement Learning

Yashdeep Chaudhary, Roberto Armellin, Harry Holt +1

This paper presents a distribution-agnostic robust trajectory-optimization framework based on chance-constrained reinforcement learning. The uncertainty is represented here through…

astro-ph.IM2025

Using the Translation Theorem for the Automated Stationkeeping of Extremely-Low Lunar Missions

Jack Yarndley, Martin Lara, Harry Holt +1

Extremely-Low Lunar Orbits (eLLOs) (altitudes km) exhibit severe perturbations due to the highly non-spherical lunar gravitational field, presenting unique challenges to…

eess.SY2025

Learning-Based Stable Optimal Guidance for Spacecraft Close-Proximity Operations

Kun Wang, Roberto Armellin, Adam Evans +2

Machine learning techniques have demonstrated their effectiveness in achieving autonomy and optimality for nonlinear and high-dimensional dynamical systems. However, traditional bl…

astro-ph.IM2024★ 10 cited

GTOC 12: Results from TheAntipodes

Roberto Armellin, Andrea Bellome, Xiaoyu Fu +4

We present the solution approach developed by the team `TheAntipodes' during the 12th edition of the Global Trajectory Optimization Competition (GTOC 12). An overview of the approa…

astro-ph.IM2024

Multi-Target Spacecraft Mission Design using Convex Optimization and Binary Integer Programming

Jack Yarndley, Harry Holt, Roberto Armellin

The optimal design of multi-target rendezvous and flyby missions is challenging due to the combination of traditional spacecraft trajectory optimization and high-dimensional combin…

math.OC2024

Trajectory Design and Guidance for Far-range Proximity Operations of Active Debris Removal Missions with Angles-only Navigation and Safety Considerations

Minduli C. Wijayatunga, Roberto Armellin, Harry Holt

Observability of the target, safety, and robustness are often recognized as critical factors in ensuring successful far-range proximity operations. The application of angles-only (…

math.OC2023

Convex Optimization-based Model Predictive Control for Active Space Debris Removal Mission Guidance

Minduli Wijayatunga, Roberto Armellin, Harry Holt +2

A convex optimization-based model predictive control (MPC) algorithm for the guidance of active debris removal (ADR) missions is proposed in this work. A high-accuracy reference fo…

math.OC2023

Convex Optimization-Based Model Predictive Control for the Guidance of Active Debris Removal Transfers

Minduli Wijayatunga, Roberto Armellin, Harry Holt +2

Active debris removal (ADR) missions have garnered significant interest as means of mitigating collision risks in space. This work proposes a convex optimization-based model predic…

math.DS2022

Design and Guidance of a Multi-Active Debris Removal Mission

Minduli Wijayatunga, Roberto Armellin, Harry Holt +2

Space debris have been becoming exceedingly dangerous over the years as the number of objects in orbit continues to rise. Active debris removal (ADR) missions have garnered signifi…

math.OC2022★ 2 cited

Team theAntipodes: Solution Methodology for GTOC11

Roberto Armellin, Laurent Beauregard, Andrea Bellome +7

This paper presents the solution approach developed by the team "theAntipodes" for the 11th Global Trajectory Optimization Competition (GTOC11). The approach consists of four main…