August 2016
International cooperation drives Germany’s space ambitions
... components of the camera system. The ExoMars programme is of paramount importance for DLR in the field of robotic exploration. The two ExoMars missions, which ESA is carrying out together with the Russian space agency Roscosmos, have the...
June 2017
Automated or human-operated systems?
... agencies to systematically include Human Factors considerations in the design and operation of crewed and robotic missions. ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti working on the TripleLux experiment, an investigation into the effects of microgravity...
July 2021
Collaboration and competition in lunar exploration
... of creating a sustainable lunar market environment by encouraging increasing participation from the private sector. Meanwhile, robotic missions to the Moon, Mars and other destinations will continue to expand our scientific knowledge and advance...
July 2014
Is there a space race or are India and China just coming of age?
... thing holds true in Asia now." China is steadily increasing its human space activities, India is mounting an ambitious robotic mission to Mars and several other countries are eagerly climbing the ranks Artist's impression of China's 'Yutu' rover...
17 August 2016
NASA Asteroid Redirect Mission Review Complete
... and completed a review of Key Decision Point B (KDP-B), the Asteroid Redirect Mission's robotic segment. As a result of the review, the mission cost has been increased and the robotic mission launch date has been postponed by a year, with the...
March 2016
Space Mining – the Reality of Tomorrow?
... right here on Earth. Space mining activities will be seeking to develop new and more cost-effective robotics missions, advanced navigation and precision manoeuvring in space, improved space situational systems, lower cost satellite manufacturing...
