Asteres Technologies

Research

We publish what we learn. Our research feeds the missions we design, the standards we help write, and the products we build.

01Focus

Research areas

Lunar construction

Simulation for autonomous robotics

Discrete-event and hybrid simulation frameworks for planning robotic construction of lunar launch and landing pads.

In-space servicing

ISAM economics & technology

Studies on on-orbit refueling, servicing cost and value modeling, and emerging ISAM technologies.

AI for space

Standards & autonomy

AI standardization recommendations for rendezvous, proximity, and servicing operations through the CONFERS AI Task Force.

02Publications

Papers & reports

Peer-reviewed papers, consortium studies, and presentations.

  1. Jan 2026Journal article

    Hybrid simulation framework for autonomous robotics lunar launch and landing pad construction

    Automation in Construction, Vol. 181 (Elsevier)

    C. Okonkwo, I. Awolusi, S. Bin-Shafique, S. Ximenes, B. Gorin, J. Redfield, C. Petersen

  2. Jan 2026Consortium report

    Cost and Value Modeling Methodologies for On-Orbit Servicing: Workshop Report

    COSMIC

    A. Cavaciuti (The Aerospace Corporation), C. Petersen

  3. Dec 2025Conference paper

    A Discrete Event Simulation Framework for Lunar Launch and Landing Pad Construction

    Computing in Civil Engineering 2024 (ASCE)

    C. Okonkwo, I. Awolusi, S. Shafique, S. Ximenes, B. Gorin, J. Redfield, C. Petersen

  4. Nov 2025Consortium report

    A Cross-Disciplinary Study of On-Orbit Refueling for Geostationary Satellites

    COSMIC

    J. Mulvaney (NASA), C. Petersen, L. Wilson, J. Guzman, D. Bienhoff, B. Rupp, B. Nufer, N. Gladden, M. Izenson

  5. 2025Presentation

    ISAM Emerging Tech Report

    COSMIC 2025 Virtual Convergence

    C. Petersen

  6. Oct 2024Conference paper

    Site Preparation for a Lunar Launch and Landing Pad

    Earth and Space 2024 (ASCE)

    S. W. Ximenes, B. Gorin, … M. Jaksa, … C. Petersen, J. Torgerson, … L. Richter (18 authors)

03Consortia & programs

Where we contribute

COSMIC

Focus Area Co-Lead, Research & Technology

Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities, a ~600-participant consortium.

cosmicspace.org →

CONFERS

AI Task Force

Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations.

NIGCOMSAT

Accelerator facilitator

Cohort 3.0 of Nigeria's national satellite operator's space-tech accelerator.

Program →

04Collaborate

Research with us

We take on commissioned research, co-authored studies, and technical white papers in AI, space, and autonomous systems.