Christian, J.A.; Manyapu, K.; Wells, G.W.; Lafleur, J.M.; Verges, A.M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Sizing of an Entry, Descent, and Landing System for Human Mars Exploration,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 130-141, Jan-Feb, 2008.

Putnam, Z.R.; Bairstow, S.H.; Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.H.; "Improving Lunar Return Entry Footprints Using Enhanced Skip Trajectory Guidance," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 309-315, Mar-Apr, 2008.

Wilhite, A.W.; Gholston, S.E.; Farrington, P.A.; and Swain, J.J.; "Evaluating Technology Projections and Weight Prediction Method Uncertainty of Future Launch Vehicles,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 3, pp. 587-591, May-June, 2008.

Clark, I.G. and Braun, R.D.; "Ballute Entry Systems for Lunar Return and Low-Earth-Orbit Return Missions," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 3, pp. 619-630, May-June, 2008.

Rohrschneider, R.R. and Braun, R.D.; "Static Aeroelastic Analysis of a Thin-Film Clamped Ballute for Titan Aerocapture," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 785-801, July-Aug, 2008.

Dubos, G.F.; Saleh, J.H.; and Braun, R.D.; "Technology Readiness Level, Schedule Risk, and Slippage in Spacecraft Design" Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 836-842, July-August, 2008.