PUBLICATIONS
Editorial
MDPI Aerospace Special Issue "Advances in CubeSat Sails and Tethers" edited by Andris Slavinskis and Pekka Janhunen.
Journal articles
A. Slavinskis, M. F. Palos, J. Dalbins, P. Janhunen, M. Tajmar, N. Ivchenko, A. Rohtsalu, A. Micciani, N. Orsini, K. M. Moor, S. Kuzmin, M. Bleiders, M. Donerblics, I. Ofodile, J. Kütt T. Eenmäe, V. Allik, J. Viru, P. Halapuu, K. Kristmann, J. Sate, E. Briede, M. Anger, K. Aas, G. Plonis, , H. Teras, K. Allaje, A. Vaivads, L. Niccolai, M. Bassetto, G. Mengali, P. Toivanen, I. Iakubivskyi, M. Pajusalu, A. Tamm, Electric Sail Test Cube–Lunar Nanospacecraft, ESTCube-LuNa: Solar Wind Propulsion Demonstration Mission Concept, Aerospace (2024), 11(3), 230.
G.H. Jones et al. The Comet Interceptor Mission, Space Science Reviews (2024), 220, 9.
M. Anger, P. Niemelä, K. Cheremetiev, B. Clayhills, A. Fetzer, V. Lundén, M. Hiltunen, T. Kärkkäinen, M. Mayank, L. Turc, A. Osmane, M. Palmroth, E. Kilpua, P. Oleynik, R. Vainio, P. Virtanen, P. Toivanen, P. Janhunen, D. Fischer, G. Le Bonhomme, A. Slavinskis, J. Praks, Foresail-2: Space Physics Mission in a Challenging Environment, Space Science Reviews (2023), 219, 66.
M. F. Palos, P. Janhunen, P. Toivanen, M. Tajmar, I. Iakubivskyi, A. Micciani, N. Orsini, J. Kütt, A. Rohtsalu, J. Dalbins, H. Teras, K. Allaje, M. Pajusalu, L. Niccolai, M. Bassetto, G. Mengali, A. A. Quarta, N. Ivchenko, J. Stude, A. Vaivads, A. Tamm, A. Slavinskis, Electric Sail Mission Expeditor, ESME: Software Architecture and Initial ESTCube Lunar Cubesat E-Sail Experiment Design, Aerospace (2023), 10(8), 694.
J. Dalbins, K. Allaje, H. Ehrpais, I. Iakubivskyi, E. Ilbis, P. Janhunen, J. Kivastik, M. Merisalu, M. Noorma, M. Pajusalu, I. Sünter, A. Tamm, H. Teras, P. Toivanen, B. Segret, A. Slavinskis, Interplanetary Student Nanospacecraft: Development of the LEO Demonstrator ESTCube-2, Aerospace (2023), 10(6), 503.
J. Kivastik, H.H. Sams, S. Muru, H. Ehrpais, T. Eenmäe, J. Kuusk, A. Slavinskis, M. Pajusalu, Optical design and analysis of Theia: a scientific-grade multispectral imager for nanosatellites, IEEE Journal on Miniaturization for Air and Space Systems, 3(4)(2022) 242–248.
M. Pajusalu, I. Iakubivskyi, G. J. Schwarzkopf, O. Knuuttila, T. Väisänen, M. Bührer, M. F. Palos, H. Teras, G. Le Bonhomme, J. Praks, A. Slavinskis, SISPO: Space Imaging Simulator for Proximity Operations, PLoS ONE 17(3): e0263882 (2022).
R.A. Riwanto, P. Niemelä, H. Ehrpais, A. Slavinskis, M.R. Mughal, J. Praks, Particle Swarm Optimization for Magnetometer Calibration With Rotation Axis Fitting Using In-Orbit Data, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 58(2) (2022) 1211–1223.
I. Ofodile, N. Ofodile-Keku, P. Jemitola, G. Anbarjafari, A. Slavinskis, Integrated Anti-Windup Fault-Tolerant Control Architecture for Optimized Satellite Attitude Stabilization, IEEE Journal on Miniaturization for Air and Space Systems, 2(4) (2021) 189–198.
M. R. Mughal, J. Praks, R. Vainio, P. Janhunen, J. Envall, A. Näsilä, P. Oleynik, P. Niemelä, A. Slavinskis, J. Gieseler, N. Jovanovic, B. Riwanto, P. Toivanen, H. Leppinen, T. Tikka, A. Punkkinen, R. Punkkinen, H.-P. Hedman, J.-O. Lill, J.M.K. Slotte, Aalto-1, multi-payload CubeSat: In-orbit results and lessons learned, Acta Astronautica, 187 (2021) 557–568.
J. Praks, M. R. Mughal, R. Vainio, P. Janhunen, J. Envall, P. Oleynik, A. Näsilä, H. Leppinen, P. Niemelä, A. Slavinskis, J. Gieseler, P. Toivanen, T. Tikka, T. Peltola, A. Bosser, G. Schwarzkopf, N. Jovanovic, B. Riwanto, A. Kestilä, A. Punkkinen, R. Punkkinen, H.-P. Hedman, T. Säntti, J.-O. Lill, J.M.K. Slotte, H. Kettunen, A. Virtanen, Aalto-1, multi-payload CubeSat: Design, integration and launch, Acta Astronautica, 187 (2021) 370–383.
I. Iakubivskyi, L. Mačiulis, P. Janhunen, J. Dalbins, M. Noorma, A. Slavinskis, Aspects of nanospacecraft design for main-belt sailing voyage, Advances in Space Research, 67(9) (2021) 2957–2980.
I. Iakubivskyi, P. Janhunen, J. Praks, V. Allik, K. Bussov, B. Clayhills, J. Dalbins, T. Eenmäe, H. Ehrpais, J. Envall, S. Haslam, E. Ilbis, N. Jovanovic, E. Kilpua, J. Kivastik, J. Laks, P. Laufer, M. Merisalu, M. Meskanen, R. Märk, A. Nath, P. Niemelä, M. Noorma, M. R. Mughal, S. Nyman, M. Pajusalu, M. Palmroth, A. S. Paul, T. Peltola, M. Plans, J. Polkko, Q. S. Islam, A. Reinart, B. Riwanto, V. Sammelselg, J. Sate, I. Sünter, M. Tajmar, E. Tanskanen, H. Teras, P. Toivanen, R. Vainio, M. Väänänen, A. Slavinskis, Coulomb drag propulsion experiments of ESTCube-2 and FORESAIL-1, Acta Astronautica, 177 (2020) 771–783.
P. Oleynik, R. Vainio, H.-P. Hedman, A. Punkkinen, R. Punkkinen, L. Salomaa, T. Säntti, J. Tuominen, P. Virtanen, A. Bosser, P. Janhunen, E. Kilpua, M. Palmroth, J. Praks, A. Slavinskis, S. R. U. Kakakhel, J. Peltonen, J. Plosila, J. Tammi, H. Tenhunen, T. Westerlund, Particle Telescope aboard FORESAIL-1: simulated performance, Advances in Space Research, 66(1) (2020) 29–41.
M. Palmroth, J. Praks, R. Vainio, P. Janhunen, E. K. J. Kilpua, N. Yu. Ganushkina, A. Afanasiev, M. Ala-Lahti, A. Alho, T. Asikainen, E. Asvestari, M. Battarbee, A. Binios, A. Bosser, T. Brito, J. Envall, U. Ganse, H. George, J. Gieseler, S. Good, M. Grandin, S. Haslam, H.-P. Hedman, H. Hietala, N. Jovanovic, S. Kakakhel, M. Kalliokoski, V. V. Kettunen, T. Koskela, E. Lumme, M. Meskanen, D. Morosan, M. Rizwan Mughal, P. Niemelä, S. Nyman, P. Oleynik, A. Osmane, E. Palmerio, Y. Pfau-Kempf, J. Peltonen, J. Plosila, J. Polkko, S. Poluianov, J. Pomoell, D. Price, A. Punkkinen, R. Punkkinen, B. Riwanto, L. Salomaa, A. Slavinskis, T. Säntti, J. Tammi, H. Tenhunen, P. Toivanen, J. Tuominen, L. Turc, E. Valtonen, P. Virtanen, T. Westerlund, FORESAIL-1 cubesat mission to measure radiation belt losses and demonstrate de-orbiting, JGR: Space Physics, 124(7) (2019) 5783–5799.
H. Ehrpais, J. Kütt, I. Sünter, E. Kulu, A. Slavinskis, M. Noorma, Nanosatellite spin-up using magnetic actuators: ESTCube-1 flight results, Acta Astronautica, 128 (2016) 210–216.
I. Sünter, A. Slavinskis, U. Kvell, A. Vahter, H. Kuuste, M. Noorma, J. Kütt, R. Vendt, K. Tarbe, M. Pajusalu, M. Veske, T. Ilves, Firmware updating systems for nanosatellites, IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, 31(5) (2016) 36–44.
A. Slavinskis, H. Ehrpais, H. Kuuste, I. Sünter, J. Viru, J. Kütt, E. Kulu, M. Noorma, Flight Results of ESTCube-1 Attitude Determination System, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 29(1) (2016) 04015014.
A. Slavinskis, M. Pajusalu, H. Kuuste, E. Ilbis, T. Eenmäe, I. Sünter, K. Laizans, H. Ehrpais, P. Liias, E. Kulu, J. Viru, J. Kalde, U. Kvell, J. Kütt, K. Zalite, K. Kahn, S. Lätt, J. Envall, P. Toivanen, J. Polkko, P. Janhunen, R. Rosta, T. Kalvas, R. Vendt, V. Allik, M. Noorma, ESTCube-1 In-Orbit Experience and Lessons Learned (Harry Rowe Mimno Award 2016), IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, 30 (2015) 12–22.
A. Slavinskis, E. Kulu, J. Viru, R. Valner, H. Ehrpais, T. Uiboupin, M. Järve, E. Soolo, J. Envall, T. Scheffler, I. Sünter, H. Kuuste, U. Kvell, J. Kalde, K. Laizans, E. Ilbis, T. Eenmäe, R. Vendt, K. Voormansik, I. Ansko, V. Allik, S. Lätt, M. Noorma, Attitude determination and control for centrifugal tether deployment on the ESTCube-1 nanosatellite, Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, 63(2S) (2014b) 242–249.
S. Lätt, A. Slavinskis, E. Ilbis, U. Kvell, K. Voormansik, E. Kulu, M. Pajusalu, H. Kuuste, I. Sünter, T. Eenmäe, K. Laizans, K. Zalite, R. Vendt, J. Piepenbrock, I. Ansko, A. Leitu, A. Vahter, A. Agu, E. Eilonen, E. Soolo, H. Ehrpais, H. Lillmaa, I. Mahhonin, J. Mõttus, J. Viru, J. Kalde, J. Šubitidze, J. Mucenieks, J. Sate, J. Kütt, J. Polevskis, J. Laks, K. Kivistik, K.-L. Kusmin, K.-G. Kruus, K. Tarbe, K. Tuude, K. Kalnina, L. Joost, M. Lõoke, M. Järve, M. Vellak, M. Neerot, M. Valgur, M. Pelakauskas, M. Averin, M. Mikkor, M. Veske, O. Schlere, P. Liias, P. Laes, R. Rantsus, R. Soosaar, R. Reinumägi, R. Valner, S. Kurvits, S.-E. Mändmaa, T. Ilves, T. Peet, T. Ani, T. Tilk, T.H.C. Tamm, T. Scheffler, T. Vahter, T. Uiboupin, V. Evard, A. Sisask, L. Kimmel, O. Krömer, R. Rosta, P. Janhunen, J. Envall, P. Toivanen, T. Rauhala, H. Seppänen, J. Ukkonen, E. Hæggström, R. Kurppa, T. Kalvas, O. Tarvainen, J. Kauppinen, A. Nuottajärvi, H. Koivisto, S. Kiprich, A. Obraztsov, V. Allik, A. Reinart, M. Noorma, ESTCube-1 nanosatellite for electric solar wind sail in-orbit technology demonstration, Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, 63(2S) (2014) 200–209.
A. Slavinskis, U. Kvell, E. Kulu, I. Sünter, H. Kuuste, S. Lätt, K. Voormansik, M. Noorma, High spin rate magnetic controller for nanosatellites, Acta Astronautica, 95 (2014a) 218–226.
Conference proceedings
I. Ofodile, A. Adebomehin, P. Jemitola, A. Slavinskis, G. Anbarjafari, Nanosatellite Attitude Stabilization Based on Decentralized Anti-windup Fault Tolerant Control, IEEE Aerospace Conference (2023).
J. Dalbins, K. Allaje, I. Iakubivskyi, J. Kivastik, R.O. Komarovskis, M. Plans, I. Sünter, H. Teras, H. Ehrpais, E. Ilbis, M. Merisalu, P. Janhunen, M. Noorma, A. Slavinskis, ESTCube-2: The Experience of Developing a Highly Integrated CubeSat Platform, IEEE Aerospace Conference (2022).
I. Ofodile, H. Teras, A. Slavinskis, G. Anbarjafari, Towards an Integrated Fault Tolerant Control for ESTCube-2 Attitude Control System, IEEE Aerospace Conference (2022).
I. Iakubivskyi, M. Pajusalu, J. Kivastik, H. Teras, A. Nikolajev, A. S. Paul, U. A. Bhat, A. Slavinskis, Optical Periscopic Imager for Comets (OPIC) Instrument for the Planned Comet Interceptor Mission, Small Satellite Conference 2021.
C. Pernechele, V. Da Deppo, L. Consolaro, G. H. Jones, G. Brydon, P. Zuppella, P. Chioetto, S. Nordera, L. M. Lara, A. Slavinskis, The fisheye of the comet interceptor's EnVisS camera, Proc. International Conference on Space Optics, 118524V (2021).
H. Sakamoto, M. R. Mughal, A. Slavinskis, J. Praks, P. Toivanen, P. Janhunen, M. Palmroth, E. Kilpua, R. Vainio, Verification of Tether Deployment System aboard CubeSat through Dynamics Simulations and Tests, IEEE Aerospace Conference (2021).
V. Da Deppo, C. Pernechele, G. H. Jones, G. Brydon, P. Zuppella, P. Chioetto, S. Nordera, A. Slemer, G. Crescenzio, E. Piersanti, P. Spanò, G. Bucciol, L. Consolaro, L. Lara, A. Slavinskis, The optical head of the EnVisS camera for the Comet Interceptor ESA mission: phase 0 study, Proc. SPIE 11443, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter Wave, 1144379 (2020).
M. Pajusalu, J. Kivastik, I. Iakubivskyi, A. Slavinskis, Developing autonomous image capturing systems for maximum science yield for high fly-by velocity small solar system body exploration, Proc. of 71st International Astronautical Congress (2020).
A. Slavinskis, A. Näsilä, M. Pajusalu, J. Praks, A. Reinart, I. Iakubivskyi, T. Kohout, C. Snodgrass, G. Jones, OPtical Imager for Comets (OPIC) for proposed F mission Comet Interceptor, European Planetary Science Congress (2019).
M. Pajusalu and A. Slavinskis, Characterization of Asteroids Using Nanospacecraft Flybys and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping, IEEE Aerospace Conference (2019).
A. Slavinskis, J. Mueting and S. Nag, An Initial Analysis of the Stationkeeping Tradespace for Constellations, IEEE Aerospace Conference (2019).
I. Ofodile, H. Ehrpais, A. Slavinskis, G. Anbarjafari, Stabilised LQR Control and Optimised Spin Rate Control for Nanosatellites, Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST) (2019).
I. Ofodile, J. Kütt, J. Kivastik, M. K. Nigol, A. Parelo, E. Ilbis, H. Ehrpais, A. Slavinskis, ESTCube-2 Attitude Determination and Control: Step towards Interplanetary CubeSats, IEEE Aerospace Conference (2019).
A. Slavinskis, P. Janhunen, P. Toivanen, K. Muinonen, A. Penttilä, M. Granvik, T. Kohout, M. Gritsevich, M. Pajusalu, D. Mauro, J. Stupl, I. Sünter, H. Ehrpais, J. Dalbins, I. Iakubivskyi, E. Ilbis, T. Eenmäe, W.F. Bottke, A.S. Rivkin, Nanospacecraft Fleet for Multi-asteroid Touring with Electric Solar Wind Sails, IEEE Aerospace Conference (2018).
K. Kalnina, K. Bussov, H. Ehrpais, T. Teppo, S.-K. Kask, M. Jauk, J. Envall, A. Slavinskis, Crowdfunding for Satellite Development: ESTCube-2 Case, IEEE Aerospace Conference (2018).
I. Sünter, H. Kuuste, A. Slavinskis, A. Agu, E. Ilbis, G. Olentšenko, I. Iakubivskyi, J.L.L. Seco, J. Kütt, R. Vendt, S. Chopra, T. Eenmäe, V. Allik, M. Noorma, Design and testing of a dual-camera payload for ESEO, Proc. of 67th International Astronautical Congress (2016).
I. Iakubivskyi, H. Ehrpais, J. Dalbins, E. Oro, E. Kulu, J. Kütt, P. Janhunen, A. Slavinskis, E. Ilbis, I. Ploom, I. Sünter, R. Trops, M. Merisalu, ESTCube-2 mission analysis: plasma brake experiment for deorbiting (republished as Coulomb drag propulsion experiments of ESTCube-2 and FORESAIL-1), Proc. of 67th International Astronautical Congress (2016).
M. Noorma, E. Kulu, A. Slavinskis, M. Pajusalu, U. Kvell, S. Lätt, Estonian Student Satellite Program, Proc. of 64th International Astronautical Congress (2013).
A. Slavinskis, U. Kvell, E. Kulu, T. Scheffler, S. Lätt, M. Noorma, Magnetic attitude control algorithms for ESTCube-1 (republished as High spin rate magnetic controller for nanosatellites), Proc. of 63th International Astronautical Congress (2012).
Supervised PhD theses
I. Ofodile, PhD, 2024, (sup) A. Slavinskis, Gholamreza Anbarjafari (Shahab), Fault tolerant attitude control for nanosatellites: ESTCube-2 case, University of Tartu.
I. Iakubivskyi, PhD, 2021, (sup) A. Slavinskis, M. Noorma, M. Pajusalu, Nanospacecraft for technology demonstration and science missions, University of Tartu.
Defended theses
A. Slavinskis, PhD, 2015, (sup) M. Noorma, ESTCube-1 attitude determination, University of Tartu.
A. Slavinskis, MSc, 2011, (sup) N. Jekabsons, S. Dementjevs, R. Milenkovic, Optimization of SINQ (Swiss Spallation Neutron Source) target cooling; development of measurement system for thermohydraulic and structural-mechanical experiments (in Latvian), Ventspils University College.
A. Slavinskis, BSc, 2009, (sup) J. Hofmanis, Development of Prototype for Geological Technology Data Mathematical Systematization (in Latvian), Ventspils University College.
