Ethan Foss

My name is Ethan Foss, I am a first year Ph.D. student at Stanford University, studying Aeronautics and Astronautics. I received my Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science degrees at the University of California, San Diego, in Mechanical Engineering in June 2023 and June 2024.

My research interests include sparse stochastic and robust optimal control and cislunar formation flight.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing piano, cooking, backpacking, and running.

Publications

Stellar Observation Scheduling Optimization for Distributed Space Interferometry Missions

E. R. Foss, S. D'Amico, “Stellar Observation Scheduling Optimization for Distributed Space Interferometry Missions”, Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, 2026.

Efficient Input-Constrained Impulsive Optimal Control of Linear Systems with Application to Spacecraft Relative Motion

E. R. Foss, S. D'Amico, “Efficient Input-Constrained Impulsive Optimal Control of Linear Systems with Application to Spacecraft Relative Motion”, American Control Conference, 2026.

Long-Duration Station-Keeping Strategy for Cislunar Spacecraft Formations

E. R. Foss, Y. Takubo, S. D'Amico, “Reachability Analysis of Low-Thrust, Cislunar Spacecraft Using Set-Based Computing”, Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, 2025.

Reachability Analysis of Low-Thrust, Cislunar Spacecraft Using Set-Based Computing

E. R. Foss, A. Rosengren, A. Biria, “Reachability Analysis of Low-Thrust, Cislunar Spacecraft Using Set-Based Computing”, Journal of Astronautical Sciences, 2026.