Publications

2026

• Identifying the Continuum Breakdown of a Plume Surface Interaction in Near Vacuum Environment for a CFD-DSMC ApproachPetersen, J., Göbel, J., Propst, M., Craig, B., Heutling, T., Kontis, K., White, C. & 3 others, 28 Feb 2026, Rarefied Gas Dynamics: Proceedings of the 33rd International Symposium. Grabe, M., Oblapenko, G. & Torrilhon, M. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 163-171, 9 p., 16Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
• A material experiment for small satellites to characterise the behaviour of carbon nanotubes in space – operation and resultsNeumärker, E., Langer, G., Nöller, L., Schüler, T., Tödter, H., Tajmar, M. & Schmiel, T., 19 Feb 2026, In: Advances in space researchElectronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Control of Decommissioned Satellites and Space Debris Using CubeSats with Ion Electrospray EnginesBiertümpfel, F., Seiler, P., Lozano, P. & Pfifer, H., 8 Jan 2026, AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
• Robustness Analysis of Huygens Atmospheric Entry Flight Under Uncertain Initial ConditionsRobens, J., Biertümpfel, F. & Pfifer, H., 8 Jan 2026, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2026. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
• Numerical Investigation on the Use of Plasma Actuators for Separation Control in Over-Expanded NozzlesTozzi Daniele.Tozzi@Polito.It, D., Ferrero, A., Masseni, F., Pastrone, D. & Bach, C., 2026, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2026. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution

2025

• First tests of a laser ice drill for the exploration of interplanetary ice and icy soilsKoßagk, M., Peiffer, L., Mohr, L., Tajmar, M. & Schmiel, T., Dec 2025, In: Acta astronautica. 237, p. 460-475, 16 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Parametric study for the stability assessment in hydrogen peroxide monopropellant blowdown propulsion system using reduced-order modelsChoi, S. M. & Bach, C., Dec 2025, In: Aerospace Science and Technology. 167, 110704Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Simulation of the plume-surface interaction with a manufactured landing padLamping, T., Petersen, J., Giannis, K., Lippke, M., Wolf, S., Propst, M., Heutling, T. & 9 others, Sep 2025, In: Acta astronautica. 234, p. 536-547, 12 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• A Robust Periodic Controller for Spacecraft Attitude TrackingThiele, F., Biertümpfel, F. & Pfifer, H., 22 Jul 2025, In: European Journal of Control. 86, 7 p., 101318Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• LPVTools 2.0 and its Application to Spacecraft Attitude ControlPfifer, H. & Burgin, E., 4 Jul 2025, Joint 11th IFAC Symposium on Robust Control Design and 6th IFAC Workshop on Linear Parameter Varying SystemsElectronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution