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Space Robotics

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science-and-technology3 months ago

Expert Warns Elon Musk's Optimus Robots May Fail Quickly on Mars

A robotics scholar predicts that Elon Musk's plans to send Optimus humanoid robots to Mars will likely face reliability issues and short operational lifespans, similar to past space robots like NASA's Robonaut 2, emphasizing the need for further technological advancements and testing on closer celestial bodies like the Moon before Mars missions.

science-and-technology4 months ago

SpaceX Returns 6,700 Pounds of Next-Gen Robots, Igniting Global Tech Debate

SpaceX's Dragon capsule returned from the ISS with 6,700 pounds of advanced equipment, including materials tested for durability, robotic systems for satellite servicing, innovative space imaging technology, and educational materials, highlighting significant advancements in space exploration, technology, and education.

science-and-technology4 months ago

SpaceX Delivers Advanced Robotics and Supplies to Space Station, Stuns World

SpaceX's Dragon capsule returned from the ISS carrying 6,700 pounds of advanced technology, including space durability materials, innovative robots for satellite servicing, enhanced imaging systems, and educational materials to inspire future scientists, highlighting significant advancements in space exploration and technology.

space-technology2 years ago

"Critical Fuel Leak Dooms US Moon Mission's Soft Landing Attempt"

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, launched aboard the first flight of Vulcan, suffered a propellant leak, making a soft landing on the moon impossible. The craft still has 40 hours of fuel left to operate as a spacecraft while engineers determine its new mission in orbit. Despite facing propulsion and battery issues, the team is working to extend Peregrine's operational life and receiving data for its next lunar lander mission.

space-exploration2 years ago

"Trouble Strikes Moon Mission: Lander Faces Critical Fuel Loss En Route"

Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine lunar lander, launched aboard the first flight of the Vulcan rocket, encountered a propulsion system issue, jeopardizing the first U.S. soft lunar landing attempt in over 50 years. The faulty system is causing propellant loss, making a moon landing unlikely. The mission was crucial for ULA's Vulcan rocket, developed to rival SpaceX's Falcon 9, and for Astrobotic to fulfill a multibillion-dollar backlog of missions. The incident highlights the challenges of private companies in the renewed international competition for lunar exploration.