Beatrice Sabbatinelli
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Beatrice Sabbatinelli is a leading aerospace engineer whose work is central to the future of on-orbit servicing and space sustainability. Her primary research focuses on the critical challenge of extending the operational life of geostationary (GEO) satellites through autonomous grasping and refuelling technologies. Sabbatinelli’s most influential contribution is her seminal 2017 paper, "Towards a standardized grasping and refuelling on-orbit servicing for geo spacecraft," which has garnered 52 citations and serves as a foundational reference for the industry. In this work, she proposed a standardized interface and methodology for robotic capture and propellant transfer, directly addressing the lack of interoperability that has historically hindered commercial on-orbit servicing missions. Her research has helped shift the paradigm from single-use spacecraft to a more sustainable, serviceable orbital infrastructure. By providing a clear technical roadmap for autonomous refuelling, Sabbatinelli’s work is instrumental in reducing space debris and lowering the cost of satellite operations. Her contributions are not only academically rigorous but also highly practical, influencing both space agency roadmaps and private sector initiatives aimed at building a circular space economy.
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