Michelle A. Rucker

438 total citations
31 papers, 167 citations indexed

About

Michelle A. Rucker is a scholar working on Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy and Astrophysics and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Michelle A. Rucker has authored 31 papers receiving a total of 167 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 27 papers in Aerospace Engineering, 16 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics and 10 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Michelle A. Rucker's work include Space Exploration and Technology (16 papers), Planetary Science and Exploration (13 papers) and Spaceflight effects on biology (10 papers). Michelle A. Rucker is often cited by papers focused on Space Exploration and Technology (16 papers), Planetary Science and Exploration (13 papers) and Spaceflight effects on biology (10 papers). Michelle A. Rucker collaborates with scholars based in United States. Michelle A. Rucker's co-authors include Tara Polsgrove, Lee S. Mason, Shelby Thompson, Stephen J. Hoffman, Kasthuri Venkateswaran, Robert E. Jones, Niamh B. O’Hara, Ganesh Babu Malli Mohan, Nitin K. Singh and D. Banfield and has published in prestigious journals such as Frontiers in Microbiology, mSystems and AIAA SPACE 2015 Conference and Exposition.

In The Last Decade

Michelle A. Rucker

30 papers receiving 153 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Michelle A. Rucker United States 7 120 83 33 14 12 31 167
Chris Welch United Kingdom 8 63 0.5× 54 0.7× 20 0.6× 4 0.3× 22 1.8× 37 142
Bernard Kutter United States 11 241 2.0× 157 1.9× 3 0.1× 9 0.6× 28 2.3× 30 278
P. Shestople United States 6 58 0.5× 43 0.5× 6 0.2× 6 0.4× 30 2.5× 13 111
Philipp Hager Germany 6 47 0.4× 43 0.5× 16 0.5× 2 0.1× 5 0.4× 23 87
Scott Howe United States 6 61 0.5× 67 0.8× 18 0.5× 1 0.1× 14 1.2× 20 104
Chengkang Pan China 6 52 0.4× 53 0.6× 39 2.8× 5 0.4× 21 168
F. Lura Germany 6 110 0.9× 61 0.7× 2 0.1× 1 0.1× 30 2.5× 23 149
Gian Paolo Candini Italy 5 86 0.7× 19 0.2× 4 0.3× 15 1.3× 8 115
Yuki Takao Japan 7 107 0.9× 78 0.9× 4 0.3× 15 1.3× 30 152
Keisuke Yoshihara Japan 7 122 1.0× 80 1.0× 2 0.1× 11 0.9× 23 149

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Fields of papers citing papers by Michelle A. Rucker

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michelle A. Rucker

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All Works

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Rucker, Michelle A., Douglas A. Craig, Laura M. Burke, et al.. (2022). NASA's Strategic Analysis Cycle 2021 (SAC21) Human Mars Architecture. 2022 IEEE Aerospace Conference (AERO). 1–10. 12 indexed citations
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Rucker, Michelle A., et al.. (2022). Updated Human Mars Ascent Vehicle Concept in Support of NASA's Strategic Analysis Cycle 2021. 2022 IEEE Aerospace Conference (AERO). 1–13. 3 indexed citations
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Danko, David, Ganesh Babu Malli Mohan, Maria A. Sierra, et al.. (2021). Characterization of Spacesuit Associated Microbial Communities and Their Implications for NASA Missions. Frontiers in Microbiology. 12. 608478–608478. 8 indexed citations
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Banfield, D., J. C. Stern, Alfonso F. Dávila, et al.. (2021). Summary of the Mars Science Goals, Objectives, Investigations, and Priorities. 53(4). 6 indexed citations
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Robinson, Julie A., et al.. (2020). Preparing for Human Missions to Mars: The role of ISS and Artemis as Analogs for Research and Technology Testing. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 4 indexed citations
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Robinson, Julie A., et al.. (2019). Innovative Approaches to Using the International Space Station as a Mars Transit Analog. 4 indexed citations
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Rucker, Michelle A., et al.. (2019). Update to Mars Ascent Vehicle Design for Human Exploration. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 1–15. 5 indexed citations
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Rucker, Michelle A.. (2018). Human Mars Surface Mission Nuclear Power Considerations. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 1 indexed citations
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Connolly, John, et al.. (2018). The Moon as a Stepping Stone to Human Mars Missions. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 4 indexed citations
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Rucker, Michelle A.. (2017). Dust Storm Impacts on Human Mars Mission Equipment and Operations. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 1966. 6013. 2 indexed citations
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Collins, Tim, et al.. (2017). Human Mars ascent vehicle configuration and performance sensitivities. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 1–15. 6 indexed citations
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Rucker, Michelle A.. (2016). Large Payload Ground Transportation and Test Considerations. 1 indexed citations
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Rucker, Michelle A., et al.. (2016). Mars surface tunnel element concept. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 1–12. 4 indexed citations
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Lepsch, Roger A., et al.. (2015). Small Habitat Commonality Reduces Cost for Human Mars Missions. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 1 indexed citations
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Rucker, Michelle A.. (2015). Integrated Surface Power Strategy for Mars. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 8 indexed citations
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Rucker, Michelle A.. (2015). Design Considerations for a Crewed Mars Ascent Vehicle. AIAA SPACE 2015 Conference and Exposition. 10 indexed citations
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Polsgrove, Tara, et al.. (2015). Mars Ascent Vehicle Design for Human Exploration. AIAA SPACE 2015 Conference and Exposition. 26 indexed citations
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Anderson, Molly & Michelle A. Rucker. (2011). Issues and Design Drivers for Deep Space Habitats. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 1 indexed citations
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Rucker, Michelle A., et al.. (1996). Guide for Oxygen Component Qualification Tests. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 1 indexed citations

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