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A Brief History of Spacecraft Robotics, Part #8 of 8. 🤖 In reviewing this brief history of spacecraft robotics, several trends become apparent. First, improvements in computer processing mean that robotic spacecraft are becoming more sophisticated, even capable in some instances (Japan’s ETS-VII and the US’s Orbital Express) of limited autonomous action. Second, the overall size of spacecraft with manipulators is shrinking. As an example of efforts in this field, a decade ago the University of Maryland’s Space Systems Laboratory developed the Dynamic Manipulation Flight Experiment Microsat (DYMAFLEX). Unlike ETS-VII or Orbital Express, DYMAFLEX was a small satellite with a robotic manipulator that is ~14% of the mass of the combined system [19]. Such a small satellite would provide a cheaper alternative to launching behemoth satellites with relatively small manipulators, and if the coupled dynamics can be controlled and the autonomous behavior accomplished, DYMAFLEX-class small spacecraft manipulators could represent the convergence of small satellite and autonomous robotics sought since Yoshida began his experiments in the 1980s. Where does this leave us? With the potential applications of such robotic technologies, particularly in the field of On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (OSAM). OSAM will be the subject of a future series. Stay tuned.  #thebattlebeyond [19] N. D’Amore and D. Akin, “Space manipulator control for the DYMAFLEX flight experiment,” Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Arlington, VA, Tech. Rep. AFRL-OSR-VA-TR-2013-0468,

The Necessary Collaboration between Robots and Humans in Space Eexploration, New York NY (SPX) Mar 18, 2024 As automation and robots reshape the way many industries operate, there is an apprehension that human skill sets and collaboration will become obsolete in certain areas. The space sector is an industry that has utilized robots for decades. However, a question often looms even among some experts in the sector: Are humans needed to explore space? And are robots a better alternative to reach deep s, :

𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🪐 𝐀𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬. Their ability to venture into dangerous, hard-to-reach places makes them essential in exploring the unknown. But where are we now in this robotic space journey? 𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐈: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 Meet GITAI, a Japanese startup that’s changing the game. In August 2023, they secured an extra $15 million to push forward their lunar robotics technology. 🚀 This marks a major milestone in making robotic exploration on the Moon a reality. The Lunar Robotic Rover "R1" GITAI’s lunar rover, R1, is designed to tackle a variety of tasks on the Moon. Whether it’s exploring, mining, inspecting, or assembling, R1 has already  shown its versatility. In a simulated lunar environment at JAXA's Sagamihara Campus, it successfully completed impressive tasks like building solar panels, gathering lunar samples, and traversing rocky terrain and sandy slopes. 🌑🔧 Cutting-Edge Robotic Arms Innovation doesn’t stop at rovers! GITAI has developed an incredible robotic arm for space missions. This inchworm-type arm, equipped with grapple end-effectors, can handle everything from excavating and sampling to building lunar infrastructure. What’s more, this versatile arm can switch power and data sources from either end, making it an indispensable tool for lunar base construction. 💪🤖 Testing in Space: The International Space Station GITAI has even bigger ambitions—testing their robotic arm aboard the International Space Station! 🌍 This next step will be crucial for proving the arm’s real-world capabilities in space. The Future of Space Robotics As the demand for robotic labor in space increases, particularly for lunar resource exploration and base development, GITAI is set to be a trailblazer. Their focus on making space operations safer and more cost-effective is laying the groundwork for future space missions. 🌌 Key Milestones: $15 million additional funding received in August 2023 💸 R1 rover successfully tested in a simulated lunar environment 🌕 Inchworm-type robotic arm designed for high mobility and flexibility 🔧 Upcoming test on the International Space Station 🛰️ Looking ahead, one big question remains: How will robots like GITAI’s R1 and its innovative arms reshape the future of space exploration? The answer lies in continued breakthroughs and investment in space robotics. Together, they’re paving the way for a new era of discovery on the Moon and beyond! 🌠 "Credits: 🌟 All write-up is done by me(P.S.Mahesh) after indepth research. All rights and credits for the video/visual presented are reserved for their respective owners. 📚 For attribution or content removal requests, please contact me. 📩

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞   𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭-https://lnkd.in/daxMDZts According to study conducted by Next Move Strategy Consulting, the Space Robotics Market size is predicted to reach USD around 7 billion with a CAGR of around 10% till 2030. Increasing demand for geostationary satellites (GEO) across the globe such as communication satellite, weather satellites and navigation satellites that uses robots for servicing and refuelling is driving the growth of the space robotics market. Moreover, development of artificial intelligence (AI) enabled space robots such as space assistants that provides the astronaut with a voice-controlled access to documents and media such as operations manual and repair instructions of equipment, procedures for experiments is driving the growth of space robotics market. However, high deployment & maintenance cost of space robots and regulatory issues associated with privately developed space robots are the factors which restrains the market growth. On the contrary, integration of nano technology and nanomaterials in space robotics such as development of carbon nanotubes and lightweight solar sails that uses the pressure of light from the sun to propel a spacecraft are expected to create ample opportunities for the market in the coming years. North America holds the lion share of space robotics market, and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. On the other hand, Asia-Pacific is expected to show a steady rise in the space robotic market due to the increasing investments in space activities by countries such as Japan and India. Various market players operating in the space robotics market includes Oceaneering Mobile Robotics, Maxar Technologies, Northrop Grumman, Astrobotic Technology, Motiv Space Systems, Inc., ALTIUS, SpaceX, Honeybee Robotics, Intuitive Machines, Conair LLC, and Olis Robotics. #Spaceroboticsmarket #spaceroboticsindustry #Ictandmedia #marketinsights #industryinsights #marketresearch #globaltrends #businessinsights #globalmarket #marketresearch #marketstrategy

I'll respect the original poster of this video (by keeping the OP anonymous)... But I see videos like this often here on #socialmedia. I hate to be the (often) bearer of bad news folks, but this crap (and all of these billions in wasted conventional space investments) are NOT getting you multiplanetary. Ever. This demo reel says enough. Investment capital they're pissing away is staggering. ------------------------------------------- Reusable launchers: China accelerates (and makes a spectacular video) The video, filmed by a drone circling the craft, is simply impressive! It shows the landing of the reusable launcher demonstrator "Nebula-1" from the Chinese company Deep Blue Aerospace. Although the landing ended in a fireball due to the engine stopping too high, Deep Blue Aerospace was already demonstrating great accuracy and efficient landing gear strut deployment. A remarkable feat for a machine more than 20 meters high. This test, carried out on September 22, adds to the growing list of Chinese companies working on the back-propulsion return of the first stage of their launchers. At the end of 2023, iSpace had successfully landed two times with the prototype of its Hyperbola-3. On June 23, 2024, it was the turn of the state-owned company CASC to carry out a controlled vertical landing after a climb to an altitude of 12 km. Most recently, on September 11, LandSpace's Zhuque-3 prototype reached 10 km before landing smoothly 3.2 km from the launch site. China is clearly moving towards a first reusable launcher operational by 2025, a goal stated by most of these companies. It should be noted that all but Deep Blue Aerospace use oxygen-methane engines, a key technology in which China has shown a certain mastery. ------------------------------------------- Video credit: Deep Blue Aerospace This space garbage? These tired approaches? This is next level? The future? or CTP Propulsion? I'll stick with #CTPEnergy (https://lnkd.in/eMSC9emq) proposals. Safer for crew. More cost effective in the long run. No equipment loss. higher ROI/lower TCO. 'science of the next century' - like. (https://bit.ly/49aB40a)

Space Weather as a Mechanism of Motion of Autonomous Trains in MIRCE Science  Jezdimir Knezevic The main objective of this paper is to draw attention to the scientific approach to reliability and safety of autonomous trains, promoted by MIRCE Science, as guidance for the design engineers and operational managers of the future driverless rail transportation systems. Hence, scientific understandings of the mechanisms that cause undesirable events during their operation by surrounding natural environment are required. This paper focuses on already experienced negative impacts of space weather on reliability and safety of technological systems like power networks, aviation, ships, pipelines, digital control systems and similar. The events presented in this paper should be served as the lessons learned that must be considered during the development of the operational concepts of the future autonomous trains and technologies used. Then and only then, accurate and meaningful reliability and safety actions could be taken by design engineers and operational managers that should be able to deal with potentially harmful consequences of the space weather on the working effectiveness of autonomous trains.  https://lnkd.in/efSh2Ncr

https://buff.ly/4cP9jv9 "NASA is developing autonomous robots that can attach themselves to the underside of polar ice and measure the rate of ice shelf melt." #engineering #environment

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐. 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 Space robotics involves developing versatile machines designed to withstand the harsh space environment and undertake exploration, assembly, construction, maintenance, servicing, or other tasks, even ones not fully understood during the robot's design phase. The Space Robotics market encompasses the entire industry chain, including Space Agencies, Departments of Defense, and key enterprises in both developed and developing markets. This analysis delves into cutting-edge technologies, patents, hot applications, and market trends for Space Robotics, segmented by Type and Application from 2024 to 2032, providing accurate forecasts for consumption value in terms of volume and value. 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰-𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭.  𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗗𝗙:https://lnkd.in/guTMgcZw *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Deep Space Robotics, Near Space Robotics, Ground Robotics. *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Space Agencies, Departments of Defense, Satellite Operators/Owners, Launch Service Providers, Others. *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Astrobotic Technology, Olis Robotics, EFFECTIVE SPACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Honeybee Robotics, ispace, inc., Made in Space, Maxar Technologies, METECS, Northrop Grumman, Motiv Space Systems, Inc. , Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT), Space Applications Centre, ISRO . #spacerobotics, #marketanalysis, #spaceagencies, #defensedepartments, #developedmarkets, #developingmarkets, #technology, #patents, #applications, #trends, #consumptionvalue, #volume, #value