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Space Robotics
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Rice and NASA launch world's first open-source space robotics simulator
This high-fidelity digital twin allows developers to test robotic software for use in future lunar habitats and space vehicles. The platform aims to offload routine maintenance tasks from human crews to autonomous or remotely operated robots.
Science · 662 words -
NASA launches Link spacecraft to rescue falling Swift telescope
Katalyst Space Technologies launched the Link spacecraft to stabilize the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which is losing altitude due to solar activity.
Science · 647 words -
NASA launches robotic mission to rescue Swift observatory from orbit decay
A robotic spacecraft is attempting an unprecedented salvage mission to rescue the decaying Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from atmospheric reentry. This high-risk effort marks the first time an American robotic craft will attempt to service an uncrewed U.S. government satellite.
Science · 646 words -
NASA to launch robotic mission to rescue Swift observatory from orbit decay
NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies to perform a robotic rescue of the Swift telescope, which is experiencing rapid orbital decay. The mission aims to prevent the satellite's reentry and preserve its ability to study cosmic events.
Science · 595 words