Christian Plesker

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Papers

2

Total Citations

21

H-Index

2

About

Christian Plesker is pioneering the future of space-based manufacturing, with a focused research agenda at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and small satellite production. His work centers on developing AI-enabled, failure-tolerant processes for the ambitious concept of an in-orbit factory—a cyber-physical system capable of autonomously assembling modular satellites in space. Plesker’s major contribution lies in integrating digital twin technology with AI to create robust, adaptive robotic assembly lines that can withstand the harsh, unpredictable environment of orbit. His most-cited paper, “AI-enabled Cyber–Physical In-Orbit Factory,” has garnered 19 citations, establishing a foundational framework for this emerging field. By addressing the critical challenge of automating satellite production in space, his research promises to dramatically accelerate satellite commissioning, reduce launch costs, and enable rapid, on-demand deployment of space assets. Plesker’s work is not only technically rigorous but also visionary, positioning him as a key architect of the next generation of space infrastructure.

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H-Index
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Papers
21
Total Citations
11
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
AI-enabled Cyber–Physical In-Orbit Factory - AI approaches based on digital twin technology for robotic small satellite production
19 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 19
🏛 Institutions: Technische Universität Darmstadt

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