Ralf Regele
Papers
1
Total Citations
7
H-Index
1
About
Ralf Regele is an emerging researcher at the forefront of in-space manufacturing, assembly, and autonomous systems for orbital applications. His work addresses one of the most transformative challenges in modern spaceflight: moving beyond the traditional paradigm of Earth-based satellite construction toward direct on-orbit manufacturing and assembly. His most notable contribution to date is his involvement in the PERIOD project, which investigates how robotics, autonomy, and modularity can be leveraged to manufacture and assemble spacecraft directly in orbit, with potential benefits including reduced launch costs, improved scalability, and extended mission lifetimes. Published in 2023 and already accumulating 7 citations, this work places Regele within a growing community of researchers pushing the boundaries of what is achievable beyond Earth's atmosphere. His research touches on critical enabling technologies such as in-space refuelling, autonomous robotics, and modular spacecraft design — areas increasingly prioritized by both governmental space agencies and commercial actors. For students and researchers exploring the future of space infrastructure and on-orbit servicing, Regele's contributions offer a valuable entry point into this rapidly evolving field.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1