arXiv preprint · 2026
Distribution-Agnostic Robust Trajectory Optimization via Chance-Constrained Reinforcement Learning
Y Chaudhary, R Armellin, H Holt, M Sagliano
ARGOS Lab
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arXiv preprint · 2023
Costate Convergence with Legendre-Lobatto Collocation for Trajectory Optimization
J Garrido, A Makarow, M Sagliano, D Seelbinder, S Theil
Journal Papers
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics · 2026
Transformer-Based Atmospheric Rocket Landing Guidance Using Meta-Reinforcement Learning
J Carradori, M Sagliano, E Mooij
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics · 2025
Analytical Treatise on Endo-Atmospheric Fuel-Optimal Rocket Landings
M Sagliano, P Lu, D Seelbinder, S Theil
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets · 2025
Bayesian Models for Uncertainty Estimation in Aerodynamic Databases of Reusable Launch Vehicles
S Krummen, JM Schraad, M Sagliano, T Ecker, M Ertl, B Reimann, et al.
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics · 2025
Fast Desensitized Optimal Control for Rocket-Powered Descent and Landing
T Robbiani, M Sagliano, F Topputo, H Seywald
Acta Astronautica · 2025
Optimal Control-Based Design and Feasibility Assessment of Rendezvous Trajectories for 'In-Air Capturing' of a Reusable Launcher Stage
S Singh, M Sagliano
Journal of Evolving Space Activities · 2024
CALLISTO: Reusable Rocket Stage Demonstrator: Getting Ready for Implementation
E Dumont, M Sagliano, S Eichel, M Markgraf, T Glaser, B Braun, et al.
IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications · 2024
Generalized Predictive Control: ARIX vs. ARIMAX-Based Designs for a Floating Spacecraft Emulator Using a Quadcopter
A Silveira, M Sagliano, R Trentini, D Seelbinder, S Theil
Aerospace 11 (10), 863 · 2024
Guidance, Navigation, and Control for the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
M Sagliano
Aerospace · 2024
Physical Modeling and Simulation of Reusable Rockets for GNC Verification and Validation
S Faré, M Sagliano, JA Macés Hernández, A Schneider, A Heidecker, et al.
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics · 2024
Six-Degree-of-Freedom Rocket Landing Optimization via Augmented Convex–Concave Decomposition
M Sagliano, D Seelbinder, S Theil, P Lu
Acta Astronautica · 2024
The CALLISTO and ReFEx Flight Experiments at DLR — Challenges and Opportunities of a Wholistic Approach
P Rickmers, E Dumont, S Krummen, JLR Gutierrez, L Bussler, S Kottmeier, et al.
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets 60 (6), 1787-1804 · 2023
Direct–Indirect Hybrid Strategy for Optimal Powered Descent and Landing
F Spada, M Sagliano, F Topputo
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics · 2023
Unified-Loop Structured H-Infinity Control for Aerodynamic Steering of Reusable Rockets
M Sagliano, JAM Hernández, S Faré, A Heidecker, M Schlotterer, et al.
Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences · 2021
Callisto: A Demonstrator for Reusable Launcher Key Technologies
E Dumont, S Ishimoto, P Tatiossian, J Klevanski, B Reimann, T Ecker, et al.
Aerospace Science and Technology · 2021
Optimal Drag-Energy Entry Guidance via Pseudospectral Convex Optimization
M Sagliano, E Mooij
Acta Astronautica · 2020
DLR Reusability Flight Experiment ReFEx
W Bauer, P Rickmers, A Kallenbach, S Stappert, V Wartemann, et al.
Modelling and Simulation in Engineering · 2020
Modeling of a Tethered Testbed for a VTVL Vehicle
M Sagliano, S Theil, J Schramm, M Schwarzwald
Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering · 2020
Survey of Autonomous Guidance Methods for Powered Planetary Landing
Z Song, C Wang, S Theil, D Seelbinder, M Sagliano, X Liu, Z Shao
CEAS Space Journal · 2019
Design, Development, and Flight Testing of the Vertical Take-off and Landing GNC Testbed EAGLE
M Dumke, GF Trigo, M Sagliano, P Saranrittichai, S Theil
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics · 2019
Generalized Pseudospectral-Convex Programming for Powered Descent and Landing
M Sagliano
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets · 2019
Simulations and Flight Tests of a New Nonlinear Controller for the EAGLE Lander
M Sagliano, M Dumke, S Theil
Acta Futura · 2018
GTOC 9: Results from the German Aerospace Center (Team DLR)
M Hallmann, M Schlotterer, A Heidecker, M Sagliano, F Fumenti, et al.
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics · 2018
Pseudospectral Convex Optimization for Powered Descent and Landing
M Sagliano
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics · 2017
Adaptive Disturbance-Based High-Order Sliding-Mode Control for Hypersonic-Entry Vehicles
M Sagliano, E Mooij, S Theil
CEAS Space Journal · 2017
On the Radau Pseudospectral Method: Theoretical and Implementation Advances
M Sagliano, S Theil, M Bergsma, V D'Onofrio, L Whittle, G Viavattene
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics · 2016
Onboard Trajectory Generation for Entry Vehicles via Adaptive Multivariate Pseudospectral Interpolation
M Sagliano, E Mooij, S Theil
Acta Astronautica · 2016
Safe Landing Area Determination for a Moon Lander by Reachability Analysis
YE Arslantaş, T Oehlschlägel, M Sagliano
Operations Research Letters · 2014
Performance Analysis of Linear and Nonlinear Techniques for Automatic Scaling of Discretized Control Problems
M Sagliano
Proceedings
CEAS EuroGNC 2026 · 2026
STARGATE: towards a Robust Guidance Strategy for Autonomous Systems
R Minnozzi, M Sagliano
AIAA SciTech 2026 Forum · 2026
Improving End-to-End 6-DOF Trajectory Optimization for High-Mass Mars Landings
M Sagliano, P Lu
AIAA SciTech 2026 Forum · 2026
Koopman-based Modeling for Rocket Landing Guidance Applications
FM Cataldo, M Sagliano, F Topputo, R Furfaro
IEEE INDUSCON · 2025
A Case Study on the Attitude Control of the VLS-1 Launcher in the Vibratory Regime
A Silveira, M Sagliano, R Azonsivo, MM da Silva, DAM da Silva, et al.
Inter-Agency GNC V&V Workshop (IAGNC) · 2025
End-to-End Development and Validation of GNC Algorithms: Towards an Iterative and Automated Process
JL Redondo Gutierrez, A Heidecker, M Sagliano, A Wenzel, et al.
Venue TBD · 2025
Gain-Scheduled LQR for RLV During In-Air Capturing: Trajectory Tracking, Recovery Limits and Replanning Criteria
S Singh, M Sagliano
AIAA SciTech 2025 Forum · 2025
Operational Atmospheric Landing Guidance for Reusable Rockets
M Sagliano, S Faré, J Macías Hernández, F Marchetti, H Harms, et al.
AIAA SciTech 2025 Forum · 2025
Six-Degree-of-Freedom Entry to Powered Descent Optimization for High-Mass Mars Landings
M Sagliano, D Seelbinder, S Theil, BJ Johnson, P Lu
IEEE Aerospace Conference · 2024
CALLISTO Reusable Rocket Stage Demonstrator: Consolidating the Design
E Dumont, S Woicke, M Sagliano, A Krieger, S Krummen, S Callsen, et al.
AIAA SciTech 2024 Forum · 2024
Powered Atmospheric Landing Guidance for Reusable Rockets: The CALLISTO Studies
M Sagliano, A Heidecker, S Faré, JA Macés Hernández, M Schlotterer, et al.
Venue TBD · 2024
Relative Navigation for the 'In-Air Capturing' of a Winged Reusable Launch Vehicle
S Singh, B Luyten, M Sagliano
AIAA SciTech 2024 Forum · 2024
Six-Degrees-of-Freedom Aero-Propulsive Entry Trajectory Optimization
M Sagliano, P Lu, B Johnson, D Seelbinder, S Theil
Autonomous Trajectory Planning and Guidance Control for Launch Vehicles, 129-176 · 2023
Autonomous Descent Guidance via Sequential Pseudospectral Convex Programming
M Sagliano, D Seelbinder, S Theil
AIAA SciTech 2023 Forum · 2023
Direct-Indirect Hybrid Strategy for Optimal Powered Descent and Landing
F Spada, M Sagliano, F Topputo
IEEE INDUSCON · 2023
Generalized Predictive Control Design with Colored Noise: A Simulated Case Study for Spacecraft Emulation
A Silveira, M Sagliano, R Trentini, D Seelbinder, S Theil
AIAA SciTech 2022 Forum · 2022
Booster Dispersion Area Management Through Aerodynamic Guidance and Control
M Sagliano, D Seelbinder, S Theil, S Im, J Lee, K Lee
Venue TBD · 2022
Callisto: A Prototype Paving the Way for Reusable Launch Vehicles in Europe and Japan
E Dumont, M Illig, S Ishimoto, C Chavagnac, Y Saito, S Krummen, et al.
Venue TBD · 2022
Callisto: Towards Reusability of a Rocket Stage: Current Status
E Dumont, S Ishimoto, M Illig, M Sagliano, M Solari, T Ecker, H Martens, et al.
IFAC-PapersOnLine · 2022
Structured Robust Control for the Aerodynamic Steering of Reusable Rockets
M Sagliano, S Farè, JM Hernández, A Heidecker, J Garrido, M Winter, et al.
Venue TBD · 2021
Alina Moon Lander GNC — Architecture, Design and Test Results
M Winter, H Kräger, S Fari, JL Redondo Gutierrez, B Razgus, S Woicke, et al.
21st International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems (ICCAS) · 2021
An Instantaneous Impact Point Guidance for Rocket with Aerodynamics Control
KW Jung, CH Lee, J Lee, S Im, K Lee, M Sagliano, D Seelbinder
AIAA SciTech 2021 Forum · 2021
Apollo 11 Reloaded: Optimization-Based Trajectory Reconstruction
M Sagliano
AIAA SciTech 2021 Forum · 2021
Ascent and Descent Guidance of Multistage Rockets via Pseudospectral Methods
JV Garrido, M Sagliano
11th International ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems · 2021
Ascent Flight Control System for Reusable Launch Vehicles: Full Order and Structured H∞ Designs
JAM Hernandez, M Sagliano, A Heidecker, D Seelbinder, M Schlotterer, et al.
AIAA SciTech 2021 Forum · 2021
Onboard Guidance for Reusable Rockets: Aerodynamic Descent and Powered Landing
M Sagliano, A Heidecker, J Macés Hernández, S Faré, M Schlotterer, et al.
AIAA SciTech 2021 Forum · 2021
Open-Source Visualization of Reusable Rockets Motion: Approaching Simulink-FlightGear Co-Simulation
M Sagliano
Venue TBD · 2021
Robust Control for Reusable Rockets via Structured H-Infinity Synthesis
M Sagliano, T Tsukamoto, A Heidecker, JA Maces Hernandez, S Fari, et al.
AIAA SciTech 2021 Forum · 2021
Self-Scaling Collocation Methods Preserving Constants of Motion
M Sagliano, MS Hölzel
Venue TBD · 2021
SPARTAN: Rapid Trajectory Analysis via Pseudospectral Methods
M Sagliano, D Seelbinder, S Theil
Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · 2021
Towards a Reusable First Stage Demonstrator: Callisto — Technical Progresses & Challenges
S Krummen, J Desmariaux, Y Saito, M Boldt, LE Briese, N Cesco, et al.
71st International Astronautical Congress · 2020
CALLISTO Demonstrator: Focus on System Aspects
S Guédron, S Ishimoto, E Dumont, P Tatiossian, C Chavagnac, et al.
EUCASS · 2019
Guidance and Control Strategy for the CALLISTO Flight Experiment
M Sagliano, T Tsukamoto, JA Maces Hernandez, D Seelbinder, et al.
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · 2018
An Update of the Upcoming DLR Reusability Flight Experiment — ReFEx
P Rickmers, W Bauer, M Sippel, S Stappert, R Schwarz, M Sagliano, et al.
AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference · 2018
Generalized hp Pseudospectral Convex Algorithm for Powered Descent and Landing
M Sagliano
Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · 2018
Performance Analysis of Real-Time Optimal Guidance Methods for Vertical Take-Off, Vertical Landing Vehicles
A Wenzel, M Sagliano, D Seelbinder
Venue TBD · 2018
Preliminary Guidance and Navigation Design for the Upcoming DLR Reusability Flight Experiment (ReFEx)
M Sagliano, GF Trigo, R Schwarz
AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference · 2018
Stochastic Optimal Trajectory Generation via Multivariate Polynomial Chaos
LJ Whittle, M Sagliano
Venue TBD · 2017
EAGLE — Environment for Autonomous GNC Landing Experiments
M Dumke, M Sagliano, P Saranrittichai, GF Trigo, S Theil
31st ISTS, 26th ISSFD & 8th NSAT Joint Conference · 2017
GTOC 9, Multiple Space Debris Rendezvous Trajectory Design in the J2 Environment
M Hallmann, M Schlotterer, A Heidecker, M Sagliano, F Fumenti, et al.
Venue TBD · 2017
Small Landers and Separable Sub-Spacecraft for Near-Term Solar Sails
JT Grundmann, J Biele, B Dachwald, C Grimm, C Lange, S Ulamec, et al.
Advances in Aerospace Guidance, Navigation and Control · 2017
Spartan: A Novel Pseudospectral Algorithm for Entry, Descent, and Landing Analysis
M Sagliano, S Theil, V D'Onofrio, M Bergsma
Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · 2017
Upcoming DLR Reusability Flight Experiment
W Bauer, P Rickmers, A Kallenbach, S Stappert, R Schwarz, M Sagliano, et al.
67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · 2016
Development of a Combined Attitude and Position Controller for a Satellite Simulator
H Daitx, M Schlotterer, J Whidborne, M Sagliano
AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference · 2016
Exact Hybrid Jacobian Computation for Optimal Trajectories via Dual Number Theory
V D'Onofrio, M Sagliano, YE Arslantas
Institut für Raumfahrtsysteme · 2015
Feasibility Study OOS-RAV
V Maiwald, M Bassam, T Skoczylas, V Baturkin, K Sasaki, JT Grundmann, et al.
3rd CEAS EuroGNC · 2015
Real Time Adaptive Feedforward Guidance for Entry Vehicles
M Sagliano, T Oehlschlägel, S Theil, E Mooij
Venue TBD · 2015
Spartan: An Improved Global Pseudospectral Algorithm for High-Fidelity Entry-Descent-Landing Guidance Analysis
L Huneker, M Sagliano, Y Arslantas
Venue TBD · 2014
Approximation of Attainable Landing Area of a Moon Lander by Reachability Analysis
Y Arslantas, T Oehlschlägel, M Sagliano, S Theil, C Braxmaier
Venue TBD · 2014
Development and Test Results of SINPLEX, a Compact Navigator for Planetary Exploration
S Conticello, M Esposito, S Steffes, S Theil, Y Yanson, L Babić, M Dumke, et al.
AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference · 2014
Mars Rendezvous Relative Navigation Implementation for SINPLEX
M Sagliano, SR Steffes, S Theil
9th ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems · 2014
On-Ground Testing Optical Navigation Systems for Exploration Missions
H Kräger, S Theil, M Sagliano, S Hartkopf
AIAA Space 2014 Conference and Exposition · 2014
Shefex-3 Optimal Feedback Entry Guidance
M Sagliano, M Samaan, S Theil, E Mooij
Venue TBD · 2014
Target Relative Navigation Results from Hardware-in-the-Loop Tests Using the SINPLEX Navigation System
S Steffes, M Dumke, D Heise, M Sagliano, M Samaan, S Theil
AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference · 2013
Hybrid Jacobian Computation for Fast Optimal Trajectories Generation
M Sagliano, S Theil
Venue TBD · 2013
SINPLEX: A Small Integrated Navigation System for Planetary Exploration
SR Steffes, S Theil, M Dumke, D Heise, M Sagliano, MA Samaan, E Laan, et al.
Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), 5188-5196 · 2012
A Radau Pseudospectral Method-Based Guidance Reentry Algorithm
M Sagliano, S Theil
Venue TBD · 2012
TRON Tool: Representing a Moon Landing Scenario in TRON
M Sagliano, H Kräger, S Theil
SFFMT 2011 — 4th International Conference on Spacecraft Formation Flying · 2011
An Explicit Formulation of the Transition Matrix for Formation Flying Manoeuvres in L2
M Sagliano
4th International Conference on Spacecraft Formation Flying Missions and Technologies · 2011
GNCDE: Exploiting the Capabilities of Development Environments for GNC Design
F Gandia, A Paoletti, A Tomassini, M Sagliano, F Ankersen
PhD Theses
PhD Dissertation — PQDT-Global · 2016
Development of a Novel Algorithm for High Performance Reentry Guidance
M Sagliano