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technology2 years ago•0 min saved

"Robots Learn from Human Arm Dynamics to Assemble Satellites"

Researchers from the Beijing Institute of Technology have developed a new method inspired by the human arm to control robots that can assemble satellites in space. The technique, based on the variable damping characteristics of the human arm, aims to overcome the limitations of traditional robot control methods in adapting to diverse and uncertain situations and reducing vibration-induced assembly failures in complex and dynamic environments.

via Interesting Engineering|

#control-methods #human-arm-dynamics #robotics

space2 years ago•2 min saved

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station: Unveiling Mystery Space Operations and Hypersonic Missile Test Setbacks

Mystery space operations are planned from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with no scheduled missions from SpaceX, NASA, or United Launch Alliance. The Department of Defense may attempt to launch a hypersonic missile, but no announcements have been made. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary flight restriction for "space operations," and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and U.S. Coast Guard have issued "hazardous operations" advisories. Similar launch advisories were issued in the past for hypersonic missile tests. SpaceX has not confirmed the mission, but navigational warnings indicate a rocket launch window for Saturday night.

via WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #department-of-defense #rocket-launch

space3 years ago•3 min saved

NASA's Human Spaceflight Chief Kathy Lueders Announces Retirement

Kathy Lueders, the NASA official responsible for the International Space Station and commercial cargo and crew programs, will retire from the agency at the end of April. Ken Bowersox, who is currently the deputy associate administrator for space operations, will take over her position. Lueders oversaw the successful launch of SpaceX’s Demo-2 mission and was responsible for all NASA human spaceflight efforts, including the Artemis lunar exploration campaign. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson praised Lueders for championing a new way of doing business in low Earth orbit and for pioneering the public-private commercial model that will return humanity to the Moon and prepare for the first crewed missions to Mars.

via SpaceNews|

#human-spaceflight #kathy-lueders #ken-bowersox