Welcome to My Academic Website

Exploring the frontiers of space navigation and astrodynamics

Welcome to my academic website! I’m Dr Yang Yang, a Senior Lecturer in Space Engineering at UNSW Sydney, specialising in astrodynamics, space navigation, and space situational awareness.

My Research Focus

My research centres on developing advanced techniques for:

  • Orbit Determination: Creating robust algorithms for precise spacecraft tracking
  • Space Navigation: Advancing GNSS-based and autonomous navigation systems
  • Space Situational Awareness: Improving our ability to monitor and track space objects
  • Estimation Theory: Developing novel filtering techniques like the HOUSE (Higher-Order Unscented Kalman Estimator)

Recent Highlights

  • Published breakthrough research on square-root higher-order unscented estimators in IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems
  • Conducting international collaborations with institutions in South Korea and other countries
  • Teaching advanced courses in space engineering (AERO9500, AERO9610)
  • Leading workshops on CubeSat technology and space navigation

What You’ll Find Here

This website showcases my:

  • Research Projects: From lunar navigation architectures to space object characterization
  • Publications: Peer-reviewed articles and conference papers
  • Teaching: Course materials and educational resources
  • Professional Activities: Workshops, talks, and international collaborations

Get in Touch

I’m always interested in collaborating on space engineering challenges. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or industry professional, feel free to contact me to discuss potential opportunities.


“To explore space in a sustainable way” - this motto drives my commitment to advancing space technology for the benefit of all humanity.

Yang Yang
Senior Lecturer in Space Engineering

We turn sparse and noisy space-tracking data into reliable navigation and operational intelligence for safer satellite and cislunar missions, working across optical tracking, orbit determination, satellite manoeuvre detection and lunar PNT.