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A New York robotics company will send a free-flying robot to the International Space Station to handle routine tasks and help astronauts work more safely. The 2027 mission could pave the way for autonomous helpers on future space stations.
A free-flying robot named JOY will launch to the International Space Station in 2027 to handle routine tasks so astronauts can focus on important research. The startup behind it just locked in NASA-proven batteries to power their helpful flying assistant.
Two Chinese companies are racing to send humanoid robots into orbit, marking a new chapter in space exploration where machines handle the harsh conditions humans struggle with. One robot just became the first to connect directly to a satellite while on Earth.
Astronauts have long compared space missions to working in a warehouse, spending precious time on repetitive tasks. New robotic systems from companies like Icarus Robotics could soon handle the grunt work, letting crews focus on groundbreaking research.
Two NASA astronauts completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to repair the International Space Station's 56-foot robotic arm after it malfunctioned during routine operations. The successful fix keeps the quarter-century-old Canadarm2 reaching and working in orbit. ##
Two Texas companies just secured NASA funding to build robots that will explore Mars like never before. The $17 million initiative could unlock unreachable Martian terrain and push the boundaries of space exploration.
A two-year-old startup just proved their robotic arm is 70 times more accurate than anything currently working in space. This breakthrough could make refueling satellites and deep space missions far more affordable within just a few years.
A free-flying robot with mechanical arms will launch to the International Space Station in 2027 to take over repetitive tasks and give astronauts more time for groundbreaking research. The mission marks a major step toward autonomous helpers working safely alongside humans in space.
Sarah Downs developed an algorithm that lets robots assemble satellites without cameras, using only touch to guide antennas into place. Her work could transform how we build technology in the harsh environment of space.
A 21-year-old space telescope that hunts cosmic explosions is getting a robotic rescue mission to extend its life instead of retiring. NASA hired a startup to build and launch the first-ever commercial satellite servicing mission in under a year.
The International Space Station's hardworking Canadarm2 needs a quick repair after 25 years of catching cargo ships and building humanity's home in orbit. Astronauts will replace one worn joint during a June 30 spacewalk, using spare parts already waiting on station. #
A Bengaluru team just raised $2.1 million to build flexible robots that inspect fuel tanks, ship hulls, and nuclear reactors so workers never have to crawl into deadly confined spaces again. The three-meter mechanical arms twist through tight corners like snakes, bringing cameras and tools where rigid robots can't reach.
A groundbreaking robotic spacecraft just launched to extend the lives of satellites 22,000 miles above Earth, keeping critical communications running for six more years. It's the first mission where one robot can service multiple satellites, making space repair affordable and sustainable.
A dying space telescope that's surveyed the universe for over two decades is getting a robotic rescue mission this summer. If successful, the daring $30 million operation could extend Swift's life by 10 years and open new possibilities for saving science equipment in space.
A Hyderabad space startup just became the first company to receive funding from India's new billion-dollar space venture fund. The Rs 60 crore investment marks a major milestone for India's growing private space sector.
After six years of innovation challenges, Johnson & Johnson just won FDA approval for Ottava, the first surgical robot that disappears into the operating table when not in use. This breakthrough frees up to 50% more space in operating rooms while giving surgeons cutting-edge robotic precision.
A robotic spacecraft will launch this June to give NASA's Swift Observatory an orbital boost, extending its mission to study the most powerful explosions in the universe. The innovative rescue mission could add years to the telescope's cosmic detective work.
A robotic spacecraft launched from a plane 40,000 feet in the air to save a telescope that's been unlocking cosmic mysteries for over 20 years. The daring rescue mission will pull the Swift Observatory back into orbit and extend its life by a decade.
A tiny transforming robot the size of a baseball just proved that space exploration doesn't need to be supersized. Japan's adorable LEV-2 rover successfully explored the moon in 2024, and the results show it could change how we send robots to space.
A student-led robotics team from Iowa designed a robot that transforms into a ramp, solving a space challenge that stumped competitors and earning them a state championship. The EagleBots grew from 3 members to 24 while teaching STEM skills across their community.
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