06-20-2024, 01:41 AM
The forefront of space innovation is being propelled by a collaborative effort to develop autonomous systems capable of providing support services in the extraterrestrial environment, Exclusive: Thales Alenia Space on EROSS and Future In-Space Manufacturing. The project, spearheaded by a renowned aerospace entity, is set to demonstrate a suite of robotic functions that could significantly enhance the longevity and utility of satellites and other spaceborne instruments. By focusing on the existing infrastructure in orbit, the program seeks to establish a foundation for future in-orbit manufacturing and repair, thereby fostering a new era of sustainable space exploration and utilization.