NASA Robots on ISS Get Major Navigation Upgrade
NASA's free-flying Astrobee robots on the ISS have received a major navigation upgrade, using a 'digital twin' of the station to correct their orientation.
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NASA to Test Advanced Robotic Arm in Orbit by 2027
NASA is partnering with commercial firms to launch an advanced robotic arm into orbit in 2027, a key test for future in-space construction and satellite servicing.
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Private Mission to Save NASA Telescope Set for 2026 Air Launch
A private company will launch a robotic mission in 2026 to save NASA's aging Swift Observatory, which is falling out of orbit and faces destruction by late 2026.
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Berkeley and Luxembourg Forge Space Research Partnership
UC Berkeley's Space Center and the University of Luxembourg have signed a five-year agreement to advance collaborative research in space technology, robotics, and law.
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NASA Taps Commercial Partner to Expand ISS Robot Research
NASA has selected commercial space company Arkisys to manage the Astrobee robotic system on the ISS, a move set to expand research and foster a new space tech hub in Southern California.
#NASA#International Space Station#Astrobee
Beyond Humans vs Robots The Future of Life in Space
The future of space exploration may not be a choice between humans and robots, but a new vision of extending Earth's entire biosphere into the cosmos.
#Space Exploration#Robotics#Artificial Intelligence
Robotic Builders to Assemble Factories and Power Plants in Orbit
A new startup, Rendezvous Robotics, is developing autonomous robots to assemble massive structures in orbit, potentially revolutionizing in-space manufacturing.
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Starlink Speeds Slow Ukraine's Robotic Ground War Efforts
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, while vital for Ukraine, is facing bandwidth limits that slow down crucial military ground robots on the front lines.
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Robots Test Lunar Survival Tech in German Moon Simulator
International teams tested innovative lunar robots in a German Moon simulator, demonstrating technology to extract oxygen from soil for future astronaut missions.
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NASA Astronaut Candidates Begin Training in Houston
NASA's new class of 10 astronaut candidates began their intensive, nearly two-year training program on September 22, 2025, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. They will prepare for missions to low
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NASA Transfers Astrobee Robot Operations on ISS to Arkisys
NASA has transferred operational control of its Astrobee robotic system on the International Space Station to the private company Arkisys.
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US Navy Robot for Satellite Servicing Passes Space Simulation Test
A U.S. Navy robotic system designed to service satellites in orbit has successfully passed critical tests simulating the harsh environment of space.
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