In addition to regular papers and review articles, the journal publishes select special issues and conference proceedings on hot topic, covering the following subject areas (but not limited to): space flight Mechanics, space operations and support, small satellite missions, earth observations, space sensors and actuators, deep space exploration, space materials and structures, space power and propulsion, space policy, law and economics. Particular attention is given to articles devoted to the application of AIML technologies in above mentioned fields, including optimization and automation of control processes, research and development of up-to-date robotic system, exploration and extraction of minerals on Earth and in space.