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  1. Asteroid mining: ACT&Friends’ results for the GTOC12 problem

    Article • Astrodynamics, February 2025, Tsinghua University Press

    Dr Dario Izzo

  2. The Space Optimization Competition: Third Edition

    Article • July 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Dr Dario Izzo, Alexander Hadjiivanov

  3. Optimization Challenges at the European Space Agency

    Article • July 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  4. Optimization challenges at the european space agency

    Article • July 2022, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  5. Real-Time Guidance for Low-Thrust Transfers Using Deep Neural Networks

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, February 2021, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  6. Learning the optimal state-feedback via supervised imitation learning

    Article • Astrodynamics, September 2019, Tsinghua University Press

    Dr Dario Izzo

  7. Super-resolution of PROBA-V images using convolutional neural networks

    Article • Astrodynamics, August 2019, Tsinghua University Press

    Dr Dario Izzo

  8. Interplanetary transfers via deep representations of the optimal policy and/or of the value function

    Article • July 2019, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  9. Target selection for a small low-thrust mission to near-Earth asteroids

    Article • Astrodynamics, June 2018, Tsinghua University Press

    Dr Dario Izzo

  10. Real-Time Optimal Control via Deep Neural Networks: Study on Landing Problems

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, May 2018, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo, Carlos Sánchez Sánchez

  11. A complete and explicit solution to the three-dimensional problem of two fixed centres

    Article • Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, November 2015, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  12. Injection, Saturation and Feedback in Meta-Heuristic Interactions

    Article • July 2015, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  13. Finding the optimal shape / gait combination for locomotion on different planets.

    Article • July 2015, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Dr Dario Izzo, Dr. Arnoud Visser

  14. Evolving Solutions to TSP Variants for Active Space Debris Removal

    Article • July 2015, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  15. Morphologic and Aerodynamic Considerations Regarding the Plumed Seeds of Tragopogon pratensis and Their Implications for Seed Dispersal

    Article • PLOS One, May 2015, PLOS

    Dr Dario Izzo

  16. Constraint Handling and Multi-Objective Methods for the Evolution of Interplanetary Trajectories

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, April 2015, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  17. Explicit Solution to the Constant Radial Acceleration Problem

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, April 2015, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  18. Controlling spacecraft landings with constantly and exponentially decreasing time-to-contact

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, April 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  19. Revisiting Lambert’s problem

    Article • Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, October 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  20. An evolutionary robotics approach for the distributed control of satellite formations

    Article • Evolutionary Intelligence, July 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  21. Self-Adaptive Genotype-Phenotype Maps: Neural Networks as a Meta-Representation

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  22. Evolutionary Constrained Optimization for a Jupiter Capture

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  23. PaDe: A Parallel Algorithm Based on the MOEA/D Framework and the Island Model

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  24. Empirical Performance of the Approximation of the Least Hypervolume Contributor

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  25. Collective Systems in Space and for Planetary Explorations

    Article • May 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Dario Izzo

  26. Biomimetics on seed dispersal: survey and insights for space exploration

    Article • Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, May 2013, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Dr Dario Izzo

  27. Time-optimal trajectories to circumsolar space using solar electric propulsion

    Article • Advances in Space Research, February 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Dario Izzo, Dr Massimiliano L Vasile

  28. The asynchronous island model and NSGA-II

    Article • January 2013, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  29. Search for a grand tour of the jupiter galilean moons

    Article • January 2013, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  30. Landing with Time-to-Contact and Ventral Optic Flow Estimates

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, July 2012, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  31. Autonomous spacecraft landing through human pre-attentive vision

    Article • Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, May 2012, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Dr Dario Izzo

  32. The Generalized Island Model

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  33. Global Optimization Approaches for Optimal Trajectory Planning

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  34. Tragopogon dubius, Considerations on a Possible Biomimetic Transfer

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  35. Constant-Optic-Flow Lunar Landing: Optimality and Guidance

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, September 2011, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  36. ALife in the Galapagos: Migration Effects on Neuro-Controller Design

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  37. Implicit retrieval of salient images using Brain Computer Interface

    Article • September 2010, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  38. An island-model framework for evolving neuro-controllers for planetary rover control

    Article • July 2010, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Angelo Cangelosi, Dr Dario Izzo

  39. Constrained global optimization of low-thrust interplanetary trajectories

    Article • July 2010, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  40. Parallel global optimisation meta-heuristics using an asynchronous island-model

    Article • May 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  41. Designing optimal low-thrust gravity-assist trajectories using space pruning and a multi-objective approach

    Article • Engineering Optimization, February 2009, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Dario Izzo, Dr Massimiliano L Vasile

  42. Preface

    Article • January 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Dario Izzo

  43. Chapter 16 Brain–Machine Interfaces for Space Applications—Research, Technological Development, and Opportunities

    Article • January 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Dario Izzo

  44. Self-Organizing and Scalable Shape Formation for a Swarm of Pico Satellites

    Article • June 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  45. Special Inclinations Allowing Minimal Drift Orbits for Formation Flying Satellites

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, January 2008, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  46. Robust and Automated Space System Design

    Article • January 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  47. Lattice Formation in Space for a Swarm of Pico Satellites

    Article • January 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  48. Foreword

    Article • Acta Astronautica, November 2007, Elsevier

    Dr Dario Izzo

  49. 1st ACT global trajectory optimisation competition: Problem description and summary of the results

    Article • Acta Astronautica, November 2007, Elsevier

    Dr Dario Izzo

  50. Command shaping for a flexible satellite platform controlled by advanced fly-wheels systems

    Article • Acta Astronautica, May 2007, Elsevier

    Dr Dario Izzo

  51. Design Considerations and Deployment Simulations of Spinning Space Webs

    Article • April 2007, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  52. Optimization of Interplanetary Trajectories for Impulsive and Continuous Asteroid Deflection

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, March 2007, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  53. Autonomous and Distributed Motion Planning for Satellite Swarm

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, March 2007, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  54. Artificial Intelligence for Space Applications

    Article • January 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Dario Izzo

  55. Flower Constellation of Orbiters for Martian Communication

    Article • January 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  56. Lambert's Problem for Exponential Sinusoids

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, September 2006, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  57. Optimal trajectories for the impulsive deflection of near earth objects

    Article • Acta Astronautica, July 2006, Elsevier

    Dr Dario Izzo

  58. Options for a Nondedicated Mission to Test the Pioneer Anomaly

    Article • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, July 2006, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  59. Keplerian consequences of an impact on an asteroid and their relevance for a deflection demonstration mission

    Article • Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, February 2006, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Dario Izzo

  60. Statistical Distribution of Keplerian Velocities

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, January 2006, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  61. Effects of Orbital Parameter Uncertainties

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, March 2005, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  62. A mathematical model representing the statistical properties of sets of orbits

    Article • Acta Astronautica, April 2004, Elsevier

    Dr Dario Izzo

  63. A Study on the Rephasing of Satellites Belonging to Constellations in Circular Orbits

    Article • May 2002, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Dr Dario Izzo

  64. Global Optimization and Space Pruning for Spacecraft Trajectory Design

    Article • Cambridge University Press

    Dr Dario Izzo