All component-level tests are complete on DARPA’s Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program and the on-orbit demonstration mission is on schedule for launch in 2024 — the RSGS goal […]
Robotics
SENER Aeroespacial’s part in the EROSS IOD on-orbit servicing project is a real ‘game changer’
SENER Aeroespacial, a SENER Group company, is part of the consortium chosen by the European Commission for the EROSS IOD program dedicated to On-Orbit Servicing. EROSS IOD (European Robotic Orbital Support Services […]
Solar panel construction contract for NASA’s CADRE mobile robot program assigned to Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has been selected by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to supply solar panels that will power NASA’s shoe-box-sized mobile robots as part of the Cooperative Autonomous […]
Outpost’s successful flight tests could disrupt future of satellite operations with autonomous paragliders re-entry system in reusable satellites
Michael Vergalla, CTO of Outpost, presented a paper during a technical session at IACon regarding the findings of Outpost’s two successful flight tests on a breakthrough technology of an autonomous paraglider re-entry system […]
NASA selects 3 companies to assist with advanced solar array tech for the Moon
NASA has selected three companies to further advance work on deployable solar array systems that will help power the agency’s human and robotic exploration of the Moon under Artemis. Through […]
GITAI’s 10 meter robotic arm completes the Proof-of-Concept demonstration (TRL 3) for space
GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world’s leading space robotics company, developed “S10”, a 10 meter autonomous robotic arm for commercial space stations, which are being developed by several companies in […]
Where the rubber meets the… lunar surface… Goodyear + Lockheed Martin partner up
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company supplied essential products for NASA’s Apollo program, including the Apollo 11 mission, which landed on the Moon 53 years ago. The company will continue […]
Advanced Navigation to be first Australian company to reach the Moon through development of two unique navigation systems
Most importantly it can indicate the vehicle’s velocity and position relative to the lunar surface in three dimensions with extreme accuracy and precision… Advanced Navigation, a determined innovator in AI […]
A new vice president named by MDA to head up the company’s robotics + space operations
MDA Ltd. (TSX:MDA) has appointed Holly Johnson as the company’s Vice President of Robotics and Space Operations (RSO) — she reports to MDA Chief Executive Officer, Mike Greenley. Ms. Johnson […]
First Structural Metal Cutting In Space Demo By Nanoracks + Maxar Will Be Aboard The SpaceX Transporter 5 Rideshare Mission
Voyager and Nanoracks have announced that the first Outpost demonstration mission (Outpost Mars Demo-1) is expected to launch this month aboard SpaceX’s Transporter 5 rideshare flight. This mission is part […]