Publications

**Upcoming conference papers***

Baraldi, V., and D. Conte, “Trajectory Optimization and Control Applied to Landing Maneuvers on Phobos from Mars-Phobos Distant Retrograde Orbits”, AAS 21-559, 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual Conference, August 8-12, 2021.

VeNard C., and D. Conte, “Application of Kinematic Impact on 99942 Apophis”, AAS 21-644, 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual Conference, August 8-12, 2021.

Scarbrough, A., and D. Conte, “Heuristic Optimization Applied to Orbital Transfers Between Low-Planetary Orbits and Distant Retrograde Orbits”, AAS 21-650, 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual Conference, August 8-12, 2021.
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0. Conte, D., and D.B. Spencer, “Applications of Prosciutto Plots to Space Mission Design”, AAS 20-731, 2020 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, August 9-12, 2020.

1. Conte, D., and D.B. Spencer, "Proximity operations in Mars-Phobos Distant Retrograde Orbits"

   1. • Manuscript in preparation to be submitted to the Journal of Astronautical Sciences (JAS)

2. Conte, D., and D.B. Spencer, "Sensitivity Analysis for Initial Conditions for Proximity Operations Maneuver in the Restricted Three-Body Problem", AIAA-2020-1461, AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, Orlando, FL, January 6-10, 2020.

3. He, G., D. Conte, R. G. Melton, and D.B. Spencer, "Fireworks optimization algorithm applied to trajectory design for LEO to lunar halo orbits", Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets (JSR), Volume 57, Number 2, March-April 2020, Pages 235-246. DOI: https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/pdf/10.2514/1.A34469

   1. • Full paper (official JSR's website)

      • Full paper (Google Drive)

4. Conte, D., and D.B. Spencer, "Mission Analysis for Earth to Mars-Phobos Distant Retrograde Orbits", Acta Astronautica, Volume 151, July 2018, Pages 761-771. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.06.049.

   1. • Full paper (free link until Sep 08, 2018)

      • Full paper (Google Drive)

5. Conte, D., et. al., “Space Solutions - Bridging the Space Divide”, Space Generation Congress 2018 Final Report, Working Group 7 (SGAC Special Track)

   1. • Report submitted to the United Nations in February 2019.

6. Conte, D., et. al., "Mission architecture for human exploration of cis-lunar space via tele-operated assets", 69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2018), IAC-18,A5,1,6,x44076 , Bremen, Germany, October 1-5, 2018. [Full-text will be uploaded after the conference]

7. Conte, D., and D.B. Spencer, "Mission Design and Analysis for Mars and Phobos Missions via Lunar and Mars-Phobos Distant Retrograde Orbits", 69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2018), IAC-18,C1,IP,31,x44064, Bremen, Germany, October 1-5, 2018. [Full-text will be uploaded after the conference]

8. Conte, D., and D.B. Spencer, “A Semi-analytical Approach to Characterize the Relative Motion in the Vicinity of Phobos”, AAS 18-326, 2018 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Snowbird, UT, August 19-23, 2018.

9. Conte, D., G. He, D.B. Spencer, and R.G. Melton, “Trajectory Design for LEO to Lunar Halo Orbits Using Manifold Theory and Fireworks Optimization”, AAS 18-325, 2018 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Snowbird, UT, August 19-23, 2018.

10. Conte, D., and D.B. Spencer, “Concept of Operations for Earth-Moon Departures to Mars-Phobos Distant Retrograde Orbit Arrivals”, AAS 18-324, 2018 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Snowbird, UT, August 19-23, 2018.

11. Conte, D., M. Di Carlo, K. Ho, D. B. Spencer, and M. Vasile, "Earth-Mars transfers through Moon Distant Retrograde Orbits", Acta Astronautica, Volume 143, February 2018, Pages 372-379. DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.12.007.

    1. • Full paper (free link until Feb 10, 2018)

       • Full paper (Google Drive)

12. Orzechowski, L., D. Conte, D. Budzyn, et al., "Phobos Base: Concept of Operations and Architecture for a Permanent Human Presence on the Martian Moon Phobos", 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2017), IAC-17-F1.2.3, Adelaide, Australia, September 25-29, 2017.

13. Conte, D., and D.B. Spencer, "Delta-V-Optimal Rendezvous Maneuvers in Cis-Lunar Halo Orbits Around EML2", AAS 17-821, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Stevenson, WA, August 20-24, 2017.

14. Reiter, J. A. , A. M. Goodyear, D. Conte, J. M. Everett, "Feasibility of Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Applications to Debris Removal Mission Design", AAS 17- 701, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Stevenson, WA, August 20-24, 2017.

15. Reiter, J. A., D. Conte, A. M. Goodyear, G. Paik, G. He, P. C. Scarcella, M. Nayyar, M. J. Shaw, "The Astrodynamics Research Group of Penn State (ARGoPS) Solution to the 2017 Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Student Competition", AAS 17-621, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Stevenson, WA, August 20-24, 2017.

16. Conte, D., et. al., “Advanced Concept for a Crewed Mission to the Martian Moons”, Acta Astronautica, Volume 139, October 2017, Pages 545-563 , AA6413. DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.07.044.

    1. • Full paper (free link until Sept 27, 2017)

       • Full paper (Google Drive)

17. Conte, D., et. al., “GTOC 9: Results from the Astrodynamics Research Group of Penn State”, ESA Acta Futura, Issue 11 on The Kessler Run (pp. 109-115), January 8, 2018.

    1. • Full paper (taken from Acta Futura 11)

18. Conte, D., et. al., "Innovative Mars Global International Exploration (IMaGInE) Mission", AIAA SPACE 2016, AIAA 2016-5596, Long Beach, CA, September 13-16, 2016.

19. Conte, D., et. al., "Next Exploration Universal Station (NEXUS)", 67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2016), IAC-16, E2, 3-GTS.4, 7, x34478, Guadalajara, Mexico, September 26-30, 2016.

20. Conte, D., et. al., "Young Professionals Workshop 2016 - Workshop Results Report", 67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2016), Guadalajara, Mexico, September 26-30, 2016.

21. Di Carlo, M., D. Barbera, D. Conte, A. Mintus, J. Romero Martin, D. Budzyn, L. Teofili, S. Grys, J. Jamieson, C. Hay, T. Lund, N. Ikeda, R. Volpe, D. Fleming, "Human Exploration of Cis-lunar space via Assets Tele-operated from EML-2 (HECATE)", ESA Acta Futura, Issue 10 on Space Architectures (pp. 75-89), December 14, 2016.

22. Conte, D., and D.B. Spencer, “Preliminary Study on Relative Motion and Rendezvous Between Spacecraft in the Restricted Three-Body Problem”, AAS 16-396, 26th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Napa, CA, February 14-18, 2016.

23. Conte, D., M. Di Carlo, K. Ho, D.B. Spencer, and M. Vasile, “Earth-Mars Transfers through Moon Distant Retrograde Orbit”, AAS 15-588, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vail, CO, August 9-13, 2015.

24. Conte, D., and D.B. Spencer, “Targeting the Martian Moons via Direct Insertion into Mars’ Orbit”, AAS 15-580, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vail, CO, August 9-13, 2015.