German Aerospace Center (DLR) | Germany
Dr. Ksenia Klionovska is a German aerospace scientist specializing in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems and autonomous visual navigation for space missions. Born in 1992 and based in Munich, she has established herself as a leading researcher at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), where she has been part of the On-Orbit Servicing group since 2020. Her work focuses on developing and verifying GNC systems using advanced 2D/3D sensor technologies for proximity operations, with hands-on experience in the European Proximity Operations Simulator (EPOS) and mission testing at the German Space Operations Center. In addition to her technical expertise, she serves as Deputy Project Manager and Scrum Master, applying agile methodologies to enhance project outcomes, while mentoring young scientists and students. Dr. Klionovska earned her PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the Universität der Bundeswehr München, where her doctoral research pioneered the use of Photonic Mixer Device (PMD) sensors for space debris removal and satellite servicing missions. She holds an Engineer degree with honors from the Moscow Aviation Institute, where her thesis contributed to advancements in spacecraft landing dynamics. Complementing her academic journey, she has completed research internships at the Technical University of Munich and Russia’s Mission Control Center, further broadening her expertise in flight dynamics and interplanetary trajectory design. Fluent in multiple languages and proficient in programming, Dr. Klionovska has received several awards, including the Best PhD Project Award (GISTAM 2016). Through her publications and international conference contributions, she continues to shape the future of autonomous space navigation and orbital servicing technologies.
Profiles: Scopus | Orcid
Featured Publications
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Influence of non-symmetry of opening stabilizer’s consoles on the motion of uncontrolled aircraft.
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Fault detection and identification technique in control systems with redundant inertial measurement unit.
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Visual Navigation for Rendezvous and Docking using PMD Camera.