Publications

1. M. Eberhart, D. Leiser, D. Steuer, and S. Loehle, “Flow speed analysis of transparent plasma flows using an event-based camera,” Experiments in Fluids, vol. 67, Art. no. 7, 2026, doi: 10.1007/s00348-026-04254-7.

2. S. Fasoulas, G. H. Herdrich, C. Traub, N. H. Crisp, and P. C. E. Roberts, “Very Low Earth Orbit Missions and Technologies,” CEAS Space Journal, vol. 18, Art. no. 3, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.1007/s12567-026-00721-3.

3. R. Krückel and T. Hobiger, “Thermospheric Density Uncertainty Propagation based on Linearized Relative Orbital Dynamics,” Advances in Space Research, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.1016/j.asr.2026.03.043.

4. K. Papavramidis, S. Blank, N. Souhair, J. Skalden, E. Gutierrez Rojas, and G. H. Herdrich, “Simulation analysis and implementation of a permanent magnet configuration on an RF helicon-based plasma thruster,” CEAS space journal, 2026, doi: 10.1007/s12567-025-00696-7.

5. A. Schlitzer, K.-S. Ellenberger, C. Traub, S. Fasoulas, and G. Herdrich, “Overview of Ground-Based Facilities for Atomic Oxygen Material Testing,” Journal of Evolving Space Activities, vol. 4, Art. no. 262, 2026, doi: 10.57350/jesa.262.

6. F. Turco, C. Traub, M. Schütte, M. Pfeiffer, and S. Fasoulas, “Assessment of the practicality of optimal aerodynamic orbit control in VLEO,” Acta Astronautica, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2026.02.039.

7. F. Turco, C. Traub, and S. Fasoulas, “Decay-optimal lift-based adjustments of the orbital plane in Very Low Earth Orbits,” Acta Astronautica, Sep. 2026, doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2026.04.025.

8. S. Fasoulas et al., “Motivation, structure and goals of the Collaborative Research Centre 1667 : Advancing Technologies of very Low-Altitude Satellites-ATLAS,” CEAS space journal, 2025, doi: 10.1007/s12567-025-00687-8.

9. S. Förste, L. E. Yousfi, J.-S. Fischer, F. Turco, C. Traub, and S. Fasoulas, “A comprehensive assessment of rocket body related space debris and discussion of suitable means of risk reduction,” Acta Astronautica, May 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2025.01.068.

10. E. Gaglio, C. Traub, F. Turco, J. O. Murcia Piñeros, R. Bevilacqua, and S. Fasoulas, “Optimal drag-based collision avoidance: Balancing miss distance and orbital decay,” Acta Astronautica, vol. 228, pp. 295–305, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2024.11.052.

11. E. Gaglio et al., “Quasi-Optimal Guidance and Control in Very Low Earth Orbit via Deep Learning for Drag-Based Collision Avoidance,” Acta astronautica, vol. 235, pp. 362–374, 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2025.05.029.

12. F. Geyer, F. Tuttas, P. J. Haufe, N. Maier, T. Cunis, and W. Fichter, “Aerodynamic attitude control of very-low-earth-orbit satellites: simulative analysis and insights into nonlinear system properties,” CEAS Space Journal, Nov. 2025, doi: 10.1007/s12567-025-00684-x.

13. S. Hocker, H. Lipp, N. Segreto, J. Roth, and J. Kästner, “Impact of hyperthermal oxygen on alumina surfaces investigated by molecular dynamics simulations,” CEAS Space Journal, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.1007/s12567-025-00656-1.

14. L. Ingrillini et al., “Operationalizing differential drag control : a planning routine for the S-NET satellite formation,” CEAS space journal, 2025, doi: 10.1007/s12567-025-00630-x.

15. S. Lauterbach, S. Fasoulas, and M. Pfeiffer, “Modeling of heterogeneous catalytic reactions with the simulation tool PICLas,” Computer Physics Communications, vol. 311, p. 109560, Jun. 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.cpc.2025.109560.

16. M. R. Schäfer, N. Segreto, F. Zills, C. Holm, and J. Kästner, “Apax: A Flexible and Performant Framework for the Development of Machine-Learned Interatomic Potentials,” Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.1021/acs.jcim.5c01221.

17. M. Schütte, S. Hocker, H. Lipp, J. Roth, S. Fasoulas, and M. Pfeiffer, “A machine learning framework for scattering kernel derivation using molecular dynamics data in very low Earth orbit,” Physics of Fluids, vol. 37, Art. no. 9, Sep. 2025, doi: 10.1063/5.0287359.

18. M. Schütte, S. Fasoulas, and M. Pfeiffer, “Enhanced gas-surface scattering modeling for VLEO satellites in DSMC simulations,” CEAS Space Journal, Jun. 2025, doi: 10.1007/s12567-025-00629-4.

19. C. Traub et al., “Revealing the impact of operational constraints on aerodynamic collision avoidance maneuvers : In-flight results from the BEESAT-4 CubeSat,” Acta astronautica, vol. 234, Art. no. September, 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2025.04.038.

20. F. Tuttas, C. Traub, M. Pfeiffer, and W. Fichter, “Generalized Treatment of Energy Accommodation in Gas-Surface Interactions for Satellite Aerodynamics Applications,” Acta Astronautica, vol. 236, pp. 14–19, Nov. 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2025.06.020.

21. J. Zatsch, T. Engling, J. Huster, L. Hohmann, S. Kumar, and S. Barz, “Integrated high-fidelity preparation and analysis of photonic two-qubit states for quantum network nodes,” Scientific reports, vol. 15, p. 44129, 2025, doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-29630-x.

22. K. Gutsche, T. Hobiger, and S. Winkler, “Addressing Inaccurate Phase Center Offsets in Precise Orbit Determination for Agile Satellite Missions,” NAVIGATION: Journal of the Institute of Navigation, vol. 71, Art. no. 4, 2024, doi: 10.33012/navi.671.

1. N. Barth et al., “PICLas-Based Intake Simulation Activities for the Development of an ABEP Specular Intake,” in Rarefied Gas Dynamics, M. Grabe, G. Oblapenko, and M. Torrilhon, Eds., Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026, pp. 203–211. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00094-1_20.

2. S. Lauterbach, S. Fasoulas, and M. Pfeiffer, “Adaptive Particle Discretization Methods for Multiscale Non-equilibrium Flows,” in Rarefied Gas Dynamics, Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026, pp. 629–637. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-00094-1_61.

3. M. Schütte, I. Hörner, S. Löhle, S. Fasoulas, and M. Pfeiffer, “Numerical Simulation of the Flow Field Around a Sounding Rocket for the PMWE Project,” in Rarefied Gas Dynamics, M. Grabe, G. Oblapenko, and M. Torrilhon, Eds., Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026, pp. 193–201. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-00094-1_19.

4. F. Tuttas and M. Pfeiffer, “Comparison of Stochastic BGK and FP Methods for the Simulation of Non-Equilibrium Multi-species Molecular Gas Flows,” in Rarefied Gas Dynamics, M. Grabe, G. Oblapenko, and M. Torrilhon, Eds., Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026, pp. 421–429. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-00094-1_40.

5. A. K. Arslan and B. Annighöfer, “Automated Task Allocation Enabling Virtual Satellite Constellation for Vleo: A Mixed Integer Linear Programming Approach,” in 2025 AIAA DATC/IEEE 44th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Sep. 2025, pp. 1–7. doi: 10.1109/DASC66011.2025.11257381.

1. J. Boskovic et al., “Uncertainty Is Certain: Sources, Modeling, and Impacts of Uncertainty for VLEO Satellites,” May 2026. [Online]. Available: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/403437176_Uncertainty_Is_Certain_Sources_Modeling_and_Impacts_of_Uncertainty_for_VLEO_Satellites

2. C. Traub et al., “Preparation of a First Ever In-Orbit Demonstration of Differential Lift in INTA’s ANSER Cluster,” in International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, Toulouse, France, Jun. 2026.

3. K.-S. Ellenberger, A. Schlitzer, M. Pfeiffer, and S. Fasoulas, “Numerical Study on the Setup of an Atomic Oxygen Ground Testing Facility,” in 3rd International Conference on Flight Vehicles, Aerothermodynamics and Re-entry (FAR), May 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393786584_NUMERICAL_STUDY_ON_THE_SETUP_OF_AN_ATOMIC_OXYGEN_GROUND_TESTING_FACILITY

4. M. Kranz, F. Dall’Omo, and S. Klinkner, “Investigation on Boundary Conditions for VLEO Satellite Missions and their Operational Impact,” in 76th International Astronautical Congress, M. Kranz, F. Dall’Omo, and S. Klinkner, Eds., Oct. 2025. doi: 10.52202/083086-0017.

5. M. Kranz, F. Dall’Omo, and S. Klinkner, “Study on Ground Segment Automation Concepts for Past and Present VLEO Satellite Missions,” in 76th International Astronautical Congress, M. Kranz, F. Dall’Omo, and S. Klinkner, Eds., Oct. 2025. doi: 10.52202/083086-0003.

6. N. Maraqten, O. Nimer, J. Grill, M. Ehresmann, G. Herdrich, and U. Soergel, “Dimensionality Reduction and Machine Learning for Generative Surrogate Modeling of ABEP Intake DSMC Simulations,” 39th International Electric Propulsion Conference, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395835470_Dimensionality_Reduction_and_Machine_Learning_for_Generative_Surrogate_Modeling_of_ABEP_Intake_DSMC_Simulations

7. A. Schlitzer, H. Burghaus, C. Kaiser, and G. Herdrich, “Characterization Of The Plasma Wind Tunnel PWK3 For Atomic Oxygen Material Testing Under VLEO Conditions,” 2025.

8. A. Schlitzer, K.-S. Ellenberger, C. Traub, S. Fasoulas, and G. Herdrich, “Overview of Ground Testing Facilities for Atomic Oxygen Material Testing,” in 35th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Aug. 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/394267577_Overview_of_Ground_Testing_Facilities_for_Atomic_Oxygen_Material_Testing

9. M. B. Stucke, R. Krückel, A. Ghribi, and T. Hobiger, “Precise Orbit Determination of Constellations and VLEO Satellites with PODCAST 2.0,” 2025.

10. F. Turco, C. Traub, M. Schütte, M. Pfeiffer, and S. Fasoulas, “Assessment of the Practicality of Optimal Aerodynamic Orbit Control in VLEO,” in IAF Astrodynamics Symposium, Sep. 2025. doi: 10.52202/083087-0029.

11. F. E. G. Turco, C. Traub, and S. Fasoulas, “Optimal Satellite Orbit Control via Aerodynamic Forces in Very Low Earth Orbits,” in AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Aug. 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/394530650_Optimal_Satellite_Orbit_Control_via_Aerodynamic_Forces_in_Very_Low_Earth_Orbits

12. F. Tuttas and M. Pfeiffer, “Modeling of Particle-Based BGK Methods for the Simulation of Chemically Reactive Gas Mixtures in Multi-Scale Flows,” May 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391316219_Modeling_of_Particle-Based_BGK_Methods_for_the_Simulation_of_Chemically_Reactive_Gas_Mixtures_in_Multi-Scale_Flows

13. E. Gaglio, C. Traub, F. E. G. Turco, J. O. Murcia-Piñeros, R. Bevilacqua, and S. Fasoulas, “Optimal spacecraft collision avoidance using aerodynamic drag,” in 4th IAA Conference on Space Situational Awareness (ICSSA), May 2024.

1. A. Mhamane and N. Sneeuw, “Viability of mega-constellations as an alternative to dedicated future gravity missions.” Copernicus GmbH, Mar. 2026. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu26-18735.

2. F. Geyer, F. Tuttas, T. Cunis, and W. Fichter, “symbolic-satellite-aerodynamics.” Zenodo, 2025. doi: 10.5281/ZENODO.16880720.

3. L. Kruse and J. Kästner, “Simulation of Oxygen Impact on Silica Surfaces in the Very Low Earth Orbit.” 2025.

4. I. of Flight Mechanics, U. o. S. Controls, F. Tuttas, F. Geyer, and P. J. Haufe, “SADYCOS.” Zenodo, 2025. doi: 10.5281/ZENODO.14918034.

5. F. Tuttas and M. Pfeiffer, “Multi-Scale Gas Kinetic Simulations for Chemically Reactive Flows.” 22nd International Planetary Probe Workshop, 2025. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.16441.28000.

6. J. C. J. Zatsch, T. Engling, J. Huster, L. L. Hohmann, S. Kumar, and S. Barz, “Integrated quantum network nodes.” 2025.

7. S. Fasoulas, “Technologies of Very Low Altitude Satellites - Contribution to a Sustainable Space Utilization.” Oct. 2024. [Online]. Available: https://easnconference.eu/2024/Keynote%20Presentations.html

8. J. Zatsch, T. Engling, J. Huster, N. Hauser, C. Schweikert, and S. Barz, “Integrated Preparation of Qubit States and Chip-Fibre Interface for Quantum Networks,” Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition. in QUANTUM. Optica Publishing Group, p. QTh3A, 2024. doi: 10.1364/quantum.2024.qth3a.5.