Hae‐Dong Kim

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Hae-Dong Kim is a leading figure in space exploration and robotics, whose work is critical to the future of humanity's activities beyond Earth. His research centers on human lunar exploration, satellite formation flying, and the burgeoning field of on-orbit servicing and debris removal. Kim made foundational contributions to the global strategy for returning humans to the Moon, co-authoring the influential 2010 ISECG Reference Architecture for Human Lunar Exploration (13 citations), which coordinates the efforts of fourteen space agencies. He has also pioneered the application of deep learning for classifying space objects (7 citations) and developed robust sliding mode control methods using potential functions to prevent collisions in satellite formations (6 citations). A key theme in his work is the advancement of space robotic manipulators, essential for tasks like refueling, repair, and construction in orbit. His vision-based ground tests for active debris removal (4 citations) provide critical experimental validation for technologies needed to clean up Earth's orbital environment. Through this combination of strategic planning and hands-on technical innovation, Kim is helping to build the infrastructure for a sustainable and expansive human presence in space.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   An international strategy for human exploration of the moon: The International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG) Reference Architecture for Human Lunar Exploration

   13 citations · 2010
2. 2
   Strategy for on-orbit space object classification using deep learning

   7 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Sliding Mode Control for the Configuration of Satellite Formation Flying using Potential Functions

   6 citations · 2005
4. 4
   A Survey of Space Robotic Manipulator

   4 citations · 2022
5. 5
   Vision-based Ground Test for Active Debris Removal

   4 citations · 2013

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