Stephen J. Hoffman

1.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
36 papers, 790 citations indexed

About

Stephen J. Hoffman is a scholar working on Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy and Astrophysics and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Stephen J. Hoffman has authored 36 papers receiving a total of 790 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 30 papers in Aerospace Engineering, 26 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics and 9 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Stephen J. Hoffman's work include Space Exploration and Technology (25 papers), Planetary Science and Exploration (21 papers) and Astro and Planetary Science (10 papers). Stephen J. Hoffman is often cited by papers focused on Space Exploration and Technology (25 papers), Planetary Science and Exploration (21 papers) and Astro and Planetary Science (10 papers). Stephen J. Hoffman collaborates with scholars based in United States. Stephen J. Hoffman's co-authors include Bret G. Drake, D. W. Beaty, David Kaplan, K.D. Watts, B. Bussey, Herman Krier, James McAdams, Michelle A. Rucker, Donald A. Morrison and John D. Baker and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, AIAA Journal and Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University).

In The Last Decade

Stephen J. Hoffman

31 papers receiving 708 citations

Hit Papers

Human exploration of Mars, Design Reference Architecture 5.0 2010 2026 2015 2020 2010 100 200 300 400

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Stephen J. Hoffman United States 10 517 414 138 53 53 36 790
Bret G. Drake United States 9 480 0.9× 398 1.0× 107 0.8× 49 0.9× 33 0.6× 32 748
Kandyce Goodliff United States 11 299 0.6× 196 0.5× 70 0.5× 23 0.4× 8 0.2× 41 486
Erin Mahoney United States 7 191 0.4× 167 0.4× 99 0.7× 13 0.2× 16 0.3× 39 431
Juan R. Cruz United States 17 527 1.0× 222 0.5× 16 0.1× 8 0.2× 6 0.1× 36 718
Matthew Deans United States 13 272 0.5× 133 0.3× 29 0.2× 2 0.0× 2 0.0× 51 471
Timo Laakso Finland 14 239 0.5× 14 0.0× 2 0.0× 3 0.1× 13 0.2× 39 672
Robert Christie United States 12 264 0.5× 32 0.1× 2 0.0× 8 0.2× 40 377

Countries citing papers authored by Stephen J. Hoffman

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Fields of papers citing papers by Stephen J. Hoffman

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Stephen J. Hoffman

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Stephen J. Hoffman. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Stephen J. Hoffman based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Stephen J. Hoffman. Stephen J. Hoffman is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Hoffman, Stephen J., et al.. (2025). The Peacekeeper Post Boost Vehicle for Civil Space Applications. Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University).
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Levine, Joel S., et al.. (2025). Utilizing Martian samples for future planetary exploration—Characterizing hazards and resources. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 122(2). e2404251121–e2404251121. 3 indexed citations
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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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Shishko, Robert, Victoria Coverstone, R. M. Davis, et al.. (2019). Logistics is a Key Enabler of Sustainable Human Missions to Mars. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 51. 202. 2 indexed citations
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Hoffman, Stephen J., et al.. (2018). Simulated Water Well Performance on Mars. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 1 indexed citations
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Linne, Diane, et al.. (2017). Extraction of Volatiles from Regolith or Soil on Mars, the Moon, and Asteroids. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 1 indexed citations
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Hoffman, Stephen J., et al.. (2016). Evolvable Mars Campaign Development. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 2 indexed citations
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Hoffman, Stephen J., et al.. (2016). Mars surface systems common capabilities and challenges for human missions. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 46. 1–18. 1 indexed citations
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Hoffman, Stephen J., et al.. (2015). Transportation-driven mars surface operations supporting an evolvable mars campaign. 1–15. 9 indexed citations
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Hoffman, Stephen J., et al.. (2015). Pioneering Objectives and Activities on the Surface of Mars. AIAA SPACE 2015 Conference and Exposition. 10 indexed citations
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Howe, A. Scott, et al.. (2015). Mars surface habitability options. 1–9. 6 indexed citations
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Hoffman, Stephen J., et al.. (2012). Deep Space Habitat Concept of Operations for Extended Duration Transit Missions. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 1 indexed citations
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Hoffman, Stephen J., et al.. (2012). Antarctic Exploration Parallels for Future Human Planetary Exploration: The Role and Utility of Long Range, Long Duration Traverses. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 2 indexed citations
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Drake, Bret G., et al.. (2012). Alternative Strategies for Exploring Mars and the Moons of Mars. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 4 indexed citations
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Hoffman, Stephen J., et al.. (2011). Evaluation of Robotic Systems to Carry Out Traverse Execution, Opportunistic Science, and Landing Site Evaluation Tasks. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
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Hoffman, Stephen J.. (2011). Deep Space Habitat Concept of Operations for Transit Mission Phases. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
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Drake, Bret G., Stephen J. Hoffman, & D. W. Beaty. (2010). Human exploration of Mars, Design Reference Architecture 5.0. 1–24. 424 indexed citations breakdown →
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Mueller, Robert P., et al.. (2010). A Study of Parallels between Antarctica South Pole Traverse Equipment and Lunar/Mars Surface Systems. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 908–940. 1 indexed citations
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Hoffman, Stephen J., et al.. (1998). Continuing Development of the NASA Human Mars Mission Design. 555–562. 1 indexed citations
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Hoffman, Stephen J. & David Kaplan. (1997). Human Exploration of Mars: The Reference Mission of the NASA Mars Exploration Study Team. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 193 indexed citations

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