October 2021
Mining lunar hydrogen
..., as is the potential for mining minerals from the lunar surface. The ideal balance between astronaut and robotic contributions in this activity has yet to be demonstrated, but history shows us that the concept of lunar mining is at least...
August 2017
On-orbit assembly will deliver major benefits in coming decade
... packed efficiently into the fairing above the satellite platform. Once in orbit, the antennas are assembled robotically onto the satellite before transfer to GEO. Assuming the satellite generates revenue at a rate of US$1.5 million per transponder...
December 2014
Asteroid Redirect Mission: preparing for Mars in deep space
... to rendezvous and dock with the ARM robotic spacecraft to demonstrate early human exploration capabilities..../663703main_flighttest1_fs_051812.pdf. 4 Stich, S. “Asteroid Redirect Robotic Mission Overview”, presentation to the Small Bodies Assessment...
September 2019
Extending the life of geostationary orbit satellites
... both quick disconnection and replacement of failed systems and augmentation and upgrade of existing satellite systems by any robotic satellite servicing vehicle. This open architecture will allow more frequent and cost-effective upgrades of existing...
January 2017
Mini space station for mice to study effects of reproduction in reduced gravity
.... MICEHAB is unique because its concept addresses the combined effects of long duration, partial gravity, and autonomous/robotic operations simultaneously. MICEHAB elements There are four elements which make up the MICEHAB vehicle: a habitat housing...
June 2017
Automated or human-operated systems?
... to complete the revision of the Human Dependability Handbook ECSS-Q-HB-30-A with a focus on Human Error Analysis. Accelerating pace Robotic automation is not just about the potential to replace human roles and functions - it also has great potential...
