Special Issue introduction: Advanced Methodologies for Space Operations and Security in the Complex Orbital Environment

Authors

• Joshuah A. Hess, Air Force Institute of Technology
• Constantinos Zagaris, Air Force Institute of Technology
• Bryan D. Little, Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow
• Robert A. Bettinger, Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Response or Comment

Publication Date

6-2-2026

Abstract

The domain of astronautics and space operations is currently defined by an unprecedented confluence of challenges and technological advancements, driven by the proliferation of mega-constellations, the exploration of cislunar space, and the transition of space into a contested and increasingly congested strategic domain. The papers presented here collectively address these critical vectors, providing a cross-section of advanced methodologies in modeling, simulation, sensing, and system design essential for ensuring the safety, sustainability, and resilience of both terrestrial and orbital assets. These works articulate a unified, multifaceted approach to managing the increasingly complex space environment. Abstract © Sage

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DOI

10.1177/15485129261457157

Source Publication

The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications, Methodology, Technology

Recommended Citation

Hess, J. A., Zagaris, C., Little, B. D., & Bettinger, R. A. (2026). Advanced methodologies for space operations and security in the complex orbital environment: Special issue introduction. The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications, Methodology, Technology, 23(3), 351–352. https://doi.org/10.1177/15485129261457157