Jiafu Liu

Shenyang Aerospace University, Sun Yat-sen University

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Jiafu Liu is a pioneering researcher in space robotics, with a primary focus on orbital debris mitigation and autonomous in-space assembly. His work addresses critical challenges in the sustainable use of geostationary orbit (GEO), where the proliferation of defunct spacecraft threatens operational satellites. Liu’s foundational study, “Dynamics of Robotic Geostationary Orbit Restorer System During Deorbiting” (2014), which has garnered 14 citations, introduced novel dynamic models for robotic systems designed to capture and deorbit defunct satellites. This work is essential for developing active debris removal technologies. More recently, Liu has advanced the field with his 2025 paper, “Inertia-Adaptive Trajectory Planning of a Dual-Arm Space Robot for Rapid In-Space Assembly,” which proposes intelligent control algorithms that enable robots to adapt to changing payload masses during construction tasks. Though newly published, this research promises to accelerate the deployment of large space structures, such as telescopes or solar power stations. By combining expertise in dynamics, control, and robotic manipulation, Jiafu Liu is shaping the future of orbital servicing and sustainable space operations.