Ines Ernst
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8
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About
Ines Ernst is a leading researcher in on-orbit servicing (OOS) and planetary exploration, specializing in autonomous navigation, robotic capture, and 3D modeling for space missions. Her most cited work introduces **RICADOS** (Rendezvous, Inspection, Capturing and Detumbling by Orbital Servicing), a groundbreaking system that integrates rendezvous, inspection, and robotic capture for servicing defunct satellites. This system, supported by a ground-based telepresence operation framework, addresses critical challenges in debris removal and satellite life extension. Ernst also advances planetary exploration through her work on camera-based navigation and 3D modeling, proposing sensor systems that replace GNSS-dependent methods for autonomous mobility on unknown terrains. With over 8 citations across her key papers, her contributions are pivotal for enabling safe, autonomous interactions in space—from orbital servicing to planetary rovers. Her research bridges robotics, computer vision, and mission design, offering practical solutions for future space infrastructure. Ernst’s work is essential reading for engineers and scientists tackling the next generation of autonomous space operations.
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