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Below is a list of journal articles produced by SSDL. These articles are only available through their respective publisher. In many cases a copy can be accessed or purchased from AIAA.

Journal Articles: 2017

• Murphy, T.S.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Flewelling, B.; "Space Object Detection in Images Using Matched Filter Bank and Bayesian Update," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 40,No. 3, pp. 497-509, March, 2017.
• Grøtte, M.E.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Solar sail equilibria with albedo radiation pressure in the circular restricted three-body problem," Advances in Space Research,Vol. 59, No. 4, pp. 1112-1127, February 2017.
• Kazemba, C.D.; Braun, R.D.; Clark, I.G.; and Schoenenberger, M.A.; "Survey of Blunt Body Supersonic Dynamic Stability," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 54, pp. 109-127, January, 2017.
• Rossman, G.; LeVine, M.J.; Lawlor, S.; Sloss, T.; Mishra, P.; Zu, P.T.; and Braun, R.D.; "Conceptual Design of a Small Earth Reentry Vehicle for Biological Sample Return," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 54, pp. 246-257, January, 2017.
• Farahani, H.H.; Ditmar, P.; Inácio, P.; Didova, O.; Gunter, B.C.; Klees, R.; Guo, X.; Guo, J.; Sun, Y.; Liu, X.; Zhao, Q.; and Riva, R.; "A high resolution model of linear trend in mass variations from DMT-2: added value of accounting for coloured noise in GRACE data," Journal of Geodynamics, Vol. 103, pp. 12-25, January, 2017.

Journal Articles: 2016

• Coder, R.D.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Multi-Objective Design of Optical Systems for Space Situational Awareness," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 128, No. 1, pp. 669-684, Nov-Dec, 2016.
• Didova, O.; Gunter, B.C.; Riva, R.E.M.; Klees, R.; and Roese-Koerner, L.; “An approach for estimating time-variable rates from geodetic time series,” Journal of Geodesy, Vol. 90, No. 11, pp. 1207-1221, November, 2016.
• Holzinger, M.J.; Luu, K.K; Sabol, C.; and Hill, K.;"Uncorrelated Track Classification, Characterization, & Prioritization using Admissible Regions and Bayesian Inference," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 39, No. 11, pp. 2469-2484, November, 2016.
• Tam, M.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Constrained Spacecraft Reorientation Using Mixed Integer Convex Programming," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 127, pp. 31-40, October, 2016.
• Snelgrove, K.B.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Toward a new spacecraft optimal design lifetime? Impact of marginal cost of durability and reduced launch price," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 127, pp. 271-282, October, 2016.
• Jaunzemis, A.D.; Mathew, M.V.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Control Cost and Mahalanobis Distance Binary Hypothesis Testing for Spacecraft Maneuver Detection," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 39, No. 9, pp. 2058-2072, September, 2016.
• Spencer, D.A.; Chait, S.B.; Schulte, P.Z.; Okseniuk, K.J.; and Veto, M.; "Prox-1 University-Class Mission to Demonstrate Automated Proximity Operations," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 53, No. 5, pp. 847-863, September, 2016.
• Favaro, F.M.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Toward risk assessment 2.0: Safety supervisory control and model-based hazard monitoring for risk-informed safety interventions," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 152, pp. 316-330, August, 2016.
• Tangdamrongsub, N.; Ditmar, P.G.; Steele-Dunne, S.C.; Gunter, B.C.; and Sutanudjaja, E.H.; "Assessing total water storage and identifying flood events over Tonlé Sap basin in Cambodia using GRACE and MODIS satellite observations combined with hydrological models," Remote Sensing of Environment, Vol. 181, pp. 162-173, August, 2016.
• Gonyea, K.C.; Braun, R.D.; and Auslender, A.H.; "Propulsion System Design for a Martian Atmosphere-Breathing Supersonic Retropropulsion Engine," Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 32, No. 3, pp. 574-582, May-June, 2016.
• Gamble, K.; and Lightsey, E. G.; "Decision Analysis Tool for Small Satellite Risk Management," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 53, No. 3, pp. 420-432, May, 2016.
• Snow, A.C.; Worthy III, J.L.; den Boer, A.; Alexander, L.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Spencer, D.A.; "Optimization of CubeSat Constellations for Uncued Electro-Optical Space Object Detection and Tracking," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 53, No. 3, pp. 401-419, May, 2016.
• Kjellberg, H.C.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Discretized Quaternion Constrained Attitude Pathfinding," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 713-718, March, 2016.
• McBryde, C.R.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "End-to-End Testing of a Dual Use Imaging Sensor for Small Satellites," Journal of Small Satellites, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 435-448, February, 2016.
• Schulte, P.Z.; and Spencer, D.A.; "Development of an Integrated Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, & Control Subsystem for Automated Proximity Operations," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 118, No. 1-2, pp. 168-186, Jan-Feb, 2016.

Journal Articles: 2015

• Stevenson, T.; Imken, T.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Design and Testing of a Cold Gas Thruster for an Interplanetary CubeSat Mission," Journal of Small Satellites, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 371-386, October, 2015.
• Johl, S.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "A Reusable Command and Data Handling System for University CubeSat Missions," Journal of Small Satellites, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 357-369, October, 2015.
• Wolstencroft, M.; King, M.A.; Whitehouse, P.L.; Bentley, M.J.; Nield, G.A.; King, E.C.; McMillan, M.; Shepherd, A.; Barletta, V.R.; Bordoni, A.; Riva, R.E.M.; Didova, O.; and Gunter, B.C.; "Uplift rates from a new high-density GPS network in Palmer Land indicate significant late Holocene ice loss in the south-western Weddell Sea," Geophysical Journal International, Vol. 203, No. 1, pp. 737-754, October, 2015.
• Mandalia, A.B.; and Braun, R.D.; "High-Altitude Divert Architecture for Future Robotic and Human Mars Missions," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 5, pp. 1311-1319, Sept-Oct, 2015.
• Worthy, J.L.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Incorporating Uncertainty in Admissible Regions for Uncorrelated Detections," AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 38, No. 9, pp. 1673-1689, September, 2015.
• Eldad, O.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Propellantless Attitude Control of a Nonplanar Solar Sail," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 38, No. 8, pp. 1531-1534, August, 2015.
• Mahzari, M.; Braun, R.D.; White, T.R.; and Bose, D.; "Inverse Estimation of the Mars Science Laboratory Entry Aeroheating and Heatshield Response,," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 4, pp. 1203-1216, July-August, 2015.
• Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Extensibility of a Linear Rapid Robust Design Methodology," Engineering Optimization, July, 2015.
• Mandalia, A.B.; and Braun, R.D.; "Supersonic Retropropulsion Thrust Vectoring for Mars Precision Landing," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 3, pp. 827-835, May-June, 2015.
• Tangdamrongsub, N.; Steele-Dunne, S.C.; Gunter, B.C.; Ditmar, P.G.; and Weerts, A.H.; “Data assimilation of GRACE terrestrial water storage estimates into a regional hydrological model of the Rhine River basin,” Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 2079-2100, April, 2015.
• Holzinger, M.J.; Scheeres, D.J.; and Hauser, J.; "Reachability Using Arbitrary Performance Indices," IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. 60, No. 4, pp. 1099-1103, April, 2015, doi: 10.1109/TAC.2015.2391451.
• Kazemba, C.D.; Braun, R.D.; Schoenenberger, M.A.; and Clark, I.G.; "Dynamic Stability Analysis of Blunt-Body Entry Vehicles Using Time-Lagged Aftbody Pitching Moments," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 2, pp. 393-403, Mar-Apr, 2015.
• Miller, M.J.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Investigation of Drag Modulated Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators for Use on Mesospheric Sounding Rocket Payloads," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 2, pp. 383-392, Mar-Apr, 2015.
• Putnam, Z.R.; and Braun, R.D.; "Extension and Enhancement of the Allen-Eggers Analytic Ballistic Entry Trajectory Solution," Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 414-430, March, 2015.
• Grant, M.J.; and Braun, R.D.; "Rapid Indirect Trajectory Optimization for Conceptual Design of Hypersonic Missions," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 177-182, Jan-Feb, 2015.
• Levinsen, J. F.; Khvorostovsky, K.; Ticconi, F.; Shepherd, A.; Forsberg, R.; Sørensen, L. S.; Muir, A.; Pie, N.; Felikson, D.; Flament, T.; Hurkmans, R.; Moholdt, G.; Gunter, B.C.; Lindenbergh, R. C.; and Kleinherenbrink, M.; “ESA Ice Sheets CCI: Derivation of the optimal method for surface elevation change detection of the Greenland Ice Sheet – Round Robin results,” International Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 551-573, January, 2015.

Journal Articles: 2014

• Holzinger, M.J.; "Using Magnetometers for Space Object Characterization in Space Situational Awareness Applications," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 37, No. 5, pp. 1397-1405, August, 2014.
• Dutta, S; and Braun, R.D.;"Statistical Entry, Descent and Landing Performance Reconstruction of the Mars Science Laboratory," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 4, pp. 1048-1061, July-Aug, 2014.
• Slobbe, D.C.; Klees, R.; and Gunter, B.C.; “Realization of a consistent set of vertical reference surfaces in coastal areas,” Journal of Geodesy, Vol. 88, No. 6, pp. 601-615, June, 2014.
• Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Utilizing Dynamical Systems Concepts in Multidisciplinary Design," AIAA Journal, Vol. 52, No. 6, pp. 1265-1279, June, 2014.
• Dutta, S.; Karlgaard, C.D.; and Braun, R.D.; "Uncertainty Quantification for Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Reconstruction Using Adaptive Filtering," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 3, pp. 967-977, May-June, 2014.
• Holzinger, M.J.; Alfriend, K.T.; Wetterer, C.J.; Luu, K.K.; Sabol, C.; and Hamada, K.; "Photometric Attitude Estimation for Agile Space Objects with Shape Uncertainty,"Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 37, No. 3, pp. 921-932, May-June, 2014.
• Putnam, Z.R.;Grant, M.J.;Kelly, J.R.;Braun R.D.; and Krevor, Z.C.;"Feasibility of Guided Entry for a Crewed Lifting Body Without Angle-of-Attack Control," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 37, No. 3, pp. 729-740, May, 2014.
• Gunter, B.C.; Didova, O.; Riva, R.E.M.; Ligtenberg, S.R.M.; Lenaerts, J.T.M.; King, M.A.; van den Broeke, M.R.; and Urban, T.; “Empirical estimation of present-day Antarctic glacial isostatic adjustment and ice mass change,” The Cryosphere, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 743-760, April, 2014.
• Dutta, S.;Braun, R.D.; and Karlgaard, C.D.; "Atmospheric Data System Sensor Placement Optimization for Mars Entry, Descent and Landing," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 163-174, Jan-Feb, 2014.
• Putnam, Z.R. and Braun, R.D.; "Drag-Modulation Flight-Control System Options for Planetary Aerocapture," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 139-150, Jan-Feb, 2014.
• Putnam, Z.R. and Braun, R.D.; "Precision Landing at Mars Using Discrete-Event Drag Modulation," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 128-138, Jan-Feb, 2014.

Journal Articles: 2013

• Dutta, S.;Braun, R.D.;Russell, R.P.;Striepe, S.A.; and Clark, I.G.; "Comparison of Statistical Estimation Techniques for Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Reconstruction," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 1207-1221, Nov-Dec, 2013.
• Korzun, A.M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Conceptual Modeling of Supersonic Retropropulsion Flow Interaction and Relationships to System Performance," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 1121-1133, Nov-Dec, 2013.
• Mahzari, M.;Braun, R.D.; and White, T.R.; "Reconstruction of Mars Pathfinder Aerothermal Heating and Heatshield Material Response Using Inverse Methods,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 1171-1182, Nov-Dec, 2013.
• Korzun, A.M.;Cordell, C.E.; and Braun, R.D.; "Computational Aerodynamic Predictions of Supersonic Retropropulsion Flowfields," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 950-960, Sept-Oct, 2013.
• Korzun, A.M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Application of a Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Approach to Supersonic Retropropulsion Flowfields," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 961-980, Sept-Oct, 2013.
• Meginnis, I.M.;Putnam, Z.R.;Clark, I.G.;Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.H.; "Guided Entry Performance of Low Ballistic Coefficient Vehicles at Mars," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 1047-1059, Sept-Oct, 2013.
• Gunter, B.C.; and Maessen, D.C.; "Space-Based Distributed Computing Using a Networked Constellation of Small Satellites", Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 1086-1095, Sept-Oct, 2013.
• Dec, J.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Three-Dimensional Finite Element Ablative Thermal Response and Design of Thermal Protection Systems," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 4, pp. 725-734, July-Aug, 2013.
• Bopp, M.S.;Ruffin, S.M.;Braun, R.D.;Clark, I.G.; and Theisinger, J.T.; "Multi-Fidelity Approach to Estimate Heating for Three-Dimensional Hypersonic Aeroshells," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 4, pp. 754-762, July-Aug, 2013.
• Cordell, C.E.; and Braun, R.D.; "Analytical Modeling of Supersonic Retropropulsion Plume Structures," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 4, pp. 763-770, July-Aug, 2013.
• Mahzari, M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Time-dependent Mars Entry Aeroheating Estimation from Simulated In-Depth Heat Shield Temperature Measurements," Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 435-446, July 2013.

Journal Articles: 2012

• Clark, I.G.; Braun, R.D.; and Ruffin, S.M.; "Validation of Computational Analyses for Supersonic Tension Cone Static Aerodynamic Performance," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 49, No. 3, pp. 483-495, May-June, 2012.
• Dec, J.A.; Braun, R.D.; and Laub, B.; "Ablative Thermal Response Analysis Using the Finite Element Method," Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 201-212, Apr-Jun, 2012.
• Lafleur, J.M.; Fleming, E.S.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Response Surface Equations for Expendable Launch Vehicle Payload Mass Capability," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 49, No. 1, pp. 185-189, Jan-Feb, 2012.

Journal Articles: 2011

• Lafleur, J.M. and Cerimele, C.J.; "Mars Entry Bank Profile Design for Terminal State Optimization," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 48, No. 6, pp. 1012-1024, Nov-Dec, 2011.
• Bonfiglio, E.; Adams, D.; Craig, L.; Spencer, D.; Arvidson, R.; and Heet, T.; "Landing Site Dispersion Analysis and Statistical Assessment for the Mars Phoenix Lander," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 48, No. 5, pp. 784-797, Sept-Oct, 2011.
• Dubos, G.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Spacecraft Technology Portfolio: Probabilistic Modeling and Implications for Responsiveness and Schedule Slippage," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 68, No. 7-8, pp. 1126-1146, Apr-May, 2011.
• Marsh, C.L. and Braun, R.D.; "Fully Propulsive Mars Atmospheric Transit Strategies for High-Mass Missions," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 271-282, Mar-Apr, 2011.
• Dubos, G.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Comparative Cost and Utility Analysis of Monolith and Fractionated Spacecraft Using Failure and Replacement Markov Models," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 68, No. 1-2, pp. 172-184, Jan-Feb, 2011.

Journal Articles: 2010

• Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "Survey of Mission Evolution and Flexibility in the Space Shuttle Program," Space Policy, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 236-245, Nov, 2010.
• Arora, N. and Russell, R.P.; "A Fast, Accurate, and Smooth Planetary Ephemeris Retrieval System," Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 108, No. 2, pp. 107-124, Oct, 2010.
• Korzun, A.M. and Braun, R.D.; "Performance Characterization of Supersonic Retropropulsion for High-Mass Mars Entry Systems," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 47, No. 5, pp. 836-848, Sept-Oct, 2010.
• Dubos, G.F.; Castet, J.F.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Statistical Reliability Analysis of Satellites by Mass Category: Does Spacecraft Size Matter?," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 67, No. 1-2, pp. 584-595, July-Aug, 2010.
• Dubos, G.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Risk of Spacecraft On-Orbit Obsolescence: Novel Framework, Stochastic Modeling, and Implications," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 67, No. 1-2, pp. 155-172, July-Aug, 2010.
• Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "Survey of Intra- and Inter-mission Flexibility in Space Exploration Systems," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 67, No. 1, pp. 97-107, July-Aug, 2010.
• Grant, M.J.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.H.; "Smart Divert: A New Entry, Descent and Landing Architecture," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 47, No. 3, pp. 385-393, May-June, 2010.
• Korzun, A.M.; Dubos, G.F; Iwata, C.K.; Stahl, B.A.; and Quicksall, J.J; "A Concept for the Entry, Descent, and Landing of High-Mass Payloads at Mars," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 66, No. 7-8, pp. 1146-1159, April-May, 2010.
• Castet, J.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Beyond Reliability, Multi-State Failure Analysis of Satellite Subsystems: a Statistical Approach," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 95, No. 4, pp. 311-322, Apr, 2010.
• Castet, J.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Single Versus Mixture Weibull Distributions for Nonparametric Satellite Reliability," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 95, No. 3, pp. 295-300, Mar, 2010.
• Steinfeldt, B.A.; Grant, M.J.; Matz, D.A.; Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.; "Guidance Navigation and Control System Performance Trades for Mars Pinpoint Landing,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 188-198, Jan-Feb, 2010.

Journal Articles: 2009

• Brathwaite, J. and Saleh, J.H.; "Value-Centric Framework and Pareto Optimality for Design and Acquisition of Communication Satellites," International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking, Vol. 27, No. 6, pp. 330-348, Nov-Dec, 2009.
• Castet, J.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Satellite and Satellite Subsystems Reliability: Statistical Data Analysis and Modeling," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 94, No. 11, pp. 1718-1728, Nov, 2009.
• Castet, J.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Satellite Reliability: Statistical Data Analysis and Modeling," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 46, No. 5, pp. 1065-1076, Sept-Oct, 2009.
• Korzun, A.M.; Braun, R.D.; and Cruz, J.R.; "A Survey of Supersonic Retropropulsion Technology for Mars Entry, Descent and Landing," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 46, No. 5, pp. 929-937, Sept-Oct, 2009.
• Theisinger, J.E.; and Braun, R.D.; "Multiobjective Hypersonic Entry Aeroshell Shape Optimization," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 46, No. 5, pp. 957-966, Sept-Oct, 2009.
• Saleh, J.H. and Dubos, G.F.; "Responsive Space: Concept Analysis, Critical Review, and Theoretical Framework," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 65, No. 3-4, pp. 376-398, Aug-Sept, 2009.
• Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "System-Level Feasibility Assessment of Microwave Power Beaming for Small Satellites," Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 976-983, July-Aug, 2009.
• Russell, R.P. and Brinckerhoff, A.T.; "Circulating Eccentric Orbits Around Planetary Moons," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 424-436, Mar-Apr, 2009.
• Clark, I.M.; Hutchings, A.L.; Tanner, C.L.; and Braun, R.D.; "Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators for Use on Future Robotic Missions to Mars," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 46, No. 2, pp. 340-352, Mar-Apr, 2009.

Journal Articles: 2008

• Korzun, A.M.; Braun, R.D.; Wagner, E.B.; Fulford-Jones, T.R.; Deems, E.C.; Judnick, D.C.; and Keesee, J.E.; "Mars Gravity Biosatellite: Engineering, Science and Education," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 63, No. 4, pp. 8-19, July-Aug, 2008.
• Dubos, G.F.; Saleh, J.H.; and Braun, R.D.; "Technology Readiness Level, Schedule Risk, and Slippage in Spacecraft Design" Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 836-842, July-Aug, 2008.
• Rohrschneider, R.R. and Braun, R.D.; "Static Aeroelastic Analysis of a Thin-Film Clamped Ballute for Titan Aerocapture," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 785-801, July-Aug, 2008.
• Clark, I.G. and Braun, R.D.; "Ballute Entry Systems for Lunar Return and Low-Earth-Orbit Return Missions," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 3, pp. 619-630, May-June, 2008.
• Wilhite, A.W.; Gholston, S.E.; Farrington, P.A.; and Swain, J.J.; "Evaluating Technology Projections and Weight Prediction Method Uncertainty of Future Launch Vehicles,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 3, pp. 587-591, May-June, 2008.
• Putnam, Z.R.; Bairstow, S.H.; Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.H.; "Improving Lunar Return Entry Footprints Using Enhanced Skip Trajectory Guidance," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 309-315, Mar-Apr, 2008.
• Christian, J.A.; Manyapu, K.; Wells, G.W.; Lafleur, J.M.; Verges, A.M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Sizing of an Entry, Descent, and Landing System for Human Mars Exploration,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 130-141, Jan-Feb, 2008.

Journal Articles: 2007

• Wooster, P.D.; Braun, R.D.; Ahn, J.; and Putnam, Z.R.; "Mission Design Options for Human Mars Missions," MARS: The International Journal of Mars Science and Exploration, Vol. 3, pp. 12-28, Aug, 2007.
• Braun, R.D. and Manning, R.M.; "Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Challenges," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 2, pp. 310-323, Mar-Apr, 2007.
• Putnam, Z.R.; Braun, R.D.; Rohrschneider, R.R.; and Dec, J.A; "Entry System Options for Human Return from the Moon and Mars," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 194-202, Jan-Feb, 2007.
• Rohrschneider, R. and Braun, R.; "A Survey of Ballute Technology for Aerocapture,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 10-23, Jan-Feb, 2007.

Journal Articles: 2006

• Braun, R.D.; Wright, H.S.; Croom, M.A.; Levine, J.S.; and Spencer, D.A.; "Design of the ARES Mars Airplane and Mission Architecture," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 43, No. 5, pp. 1026-1034, Sept-Oct, 2006.
• Reeves, D.M.; Scher, M.D.; Wilhite, A.W.; and Stanley, D.O.; "Apollo Lunar Orbit Rendezvous Architecture Decision Revisited," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 910-915, July-Aug, 2006.
• Shelton, J.D.; Frederick, R.A.; and Wilhite, A.W.; "Launch Vehicle Propulsion Design with Multiple Selection Criteria," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 893-902, July-Aug, 2006.

Journal Articles: 2005

• Olds, J.; McCormick, D.; Charania, A.; and Marcus, L.; "Space Tourism: Making it Work for Fun and Profit," Journal of the British Interplanetary Society (JBIS), Vol. 58, No. 7-8, pp. 241-256, July-Aug, 2005.

Journal Articles: 2004

• Budianto, I.A. and Olds, J.R.; "The Design and Deployment of a Satellite Constellation Using Collaborative Optimization," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 41, No. 6, pp. 956-963, Nov-Dec, 2004.

Journal Articles: 2002

• Ledsinger, L.A. and Olds, J.R.; "Optimized Solutions for Kistler K-1 Branching Trajectories Using Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Techniques," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 420-429, May-June, 2002.

Journal Articles: 2001

• Way, D.W. and Olds, J.R.; "Space Transfer-Vehicle Concept for Deploying Solar-Power Satellites," Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 65-71, Apr, 2001.
• Olds, J.R. and Bradford, J.E.; "SCCREAM: A Conceptual Rocket-Based Combined-Cycle Engine Performance Analysis Tool," Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 333-339, Mar-Apr, 2001.

Journal Articles: 1999

• Olds, J.R.; "Two Options for Flight Testing Rocket-Based Combined-Cycle Engines,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 36, No. 5, pp. 693-700, Sept-Oct, 1999.
• Rowell, L.F.; Braun, R.D.; Olds, J.R.; and Unal, R.; "Multidisciplinary Conceptual Design Optimization of Space Transportation Systems," Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 218-226, Jan-Feb, 1999.