ThinkOrbital Unveils X-Ray Toolkit for Satellite Repairs

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ThinkOrbital Unveils X-Ray Toolkit for Satellite Repairs
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ThinkOrbital is set to demonstrate a robotic arm in space equipped with a welder gun and X-ray imaging capabilities to repair and inspect satellites. This follows their successful autonomous welding experiment aboard a SpaceX mission. The technology has garnered interest from the U.S. military for potential defense applications and is part of ThinkOrbital's broader vision to provide in-orbit repair and maintenance tools. The company is also exploring the development of a spherical habitat for debris recycling and warehousing supplies in space.

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