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Moonport : Moon on-orbit Nexus providing orbital rendezvous and transportation

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2021

The On-Orbit Mobility and Manipulation Team proposes a transportation system that is compatible with the Virgin Orbit upper stage vehicle, LauncherOne. Several other suitable launch vehicles can also accommodate the proposed transportation system.

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Space robotics

Yaobing Wang, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of professional theories in the field of space robots, and will find an initial introduction to the engineering processes involved in developing space robots. Rapid advances in technologies such as[...]

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Space robotics and autonomous systems : technologies, advances and applications /

Yang Gao, Editor | London : Institution of Engineering and Technology | IET control, robotics and sensors series | 2021

Written by a team of International experts on space RAS, this book covers advanced research, technologies and applications including: sensing and perception to provide situational awareness for space robotic agents, explorers and assistants; mob[...]

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Mobile robots : navigation, control and sensing, surface robots and AUVs

Gerald Cook, Author ; Feitan Zhang, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-IEEE Press | 2020

This book starts with a chapter on kinematic models for mobile robots. It then offers a detailed chapter on robot control, examining several different configurations of mobile robots. Following sections look at robot attitude and navigation. The[...]

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Mobile robots : navigation, control and sensing, surface robots and AUVs

Gerald Cook, Author ; Feitan Zhang, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-IEEE Press | 2020

Presents the normal kinematic and dynamic equations for robots, including mobile robots, with coordinate transformations and various control strategies This fully updated edition examines the use of mobile robots for sensing objects of interest,[...]

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Robot memetics : a space exploration perspective

Walt Truszkowski, Author ; Christopher Rouff, Author ; Mohammad Akhavannik, Author ; Edward Tunstel, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in electrical and computer engineering, ISSN 2191-8112 | 2020

This book provides a novel perspective on the concept of memetics as applied to the development and evolution of intelligent robots and robotic communities/cultures. It provides a framework for the emergence of a hybrid community of people and i[...]

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The design and engineering of Curiosity : how the mars rover performs its job

Emily Lakdawalla, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2018

This essential reference to the Curiosity mission explains the engineering behind every system on the rover, from its rocket-powered jetpack to its radioisotope thermoelectric generator to its fiendishly complex sample handling system.

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Contemporary planetary robotics : an approach toward autonomous systems

Yang Gao, Editor | [S.l.] : Wiley-VCH Verlag | 2016

For readers from both academia and industry wishing to pursue their studies and /or careers in planetary robotics, this book represents a one-stop tour of the history, evolution, key systems, and technologies of this emerging field.The book prov[...]

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Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 4: The modern era 2004-2013

Paolo Ulivi, Author ; David M. Harland, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

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AMOOS : Autonomous Mission for On-Orbit Servicing

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2014

Orbital debris is a growing problem threatening Low Earth Orbit (LEO) assets that provide foundational services and data critical in modern society. The debris population is especially concentrated in popular orbits such as Sun Synchronous Orbit[...]

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Curiosity : an inside look at the Mars rover mission and the people who made it happen /

Rod Pyle, Author | [S.l.] : Prometheus Books | 2014

"The story of the people who designed, built, launched, landed, and are now operating the Mars rover Curiosity. Award-winning science writer Rod Pyle provides a behind-the-scenes look into the recent space mission to Mars of Curiosity--the unman[...]

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European space exploration: strategic considerations of human versus robotic exploration

Brussels : European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) | EASAC policy report | 2014

Taking account of the various complexities of space science and space exploration, the report addresses the requirements of fundamental research driven by scientific enquiry, strategies for contributing to solar system exploration with robotic m[...]

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Research and technology development report 2014

Lulla Kamlesh, Editor ; Jeff Bye, Editor ; Johnson Space Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (United States), Editor | [S.l.] : NASA | NASA TM | 2014

This report highlights some of the scientific and technological innovations from the space program

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Red rover : inside the story of robotic space exploration, from Genesis to the Mars rover curiosity

Roger Wiens, Author | [S.l.] : Basic Books | 2013

The principle investigator for the ChemCam instrument on the Curiosity rover and a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Wiens traces the ups and downs of the new era of robotic space exploration through his own experience working on som[...]

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Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 3: wows and woes, 1997-2003

Paolo Ulivi ; David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2012

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CHARM : cooperation of humans and robots for Mars

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2011

The CHARM team investigates Mars exploration objectives, robotic capabilities, and the interaction between humans and robots. Based on the goals of various space agencies, this report selects an exploration objective for the time 2015 and 2035, [...]

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Introduction to the mechanics of space robots

Giancarlo Genta | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2011

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Introduction to the mechanics of space robots

Giancarlo Genta | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2011

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Martian summer : robot arms, cowboy spacemen, and my 90 days with the Phoenix Mars Mission

Andrew Kessler, Author | New York (United States) : Pegasus Books | 2011

The author chronicles the three months he spent in Mission Control for NASA's Phoenix Mars Mission, a project that lead to the discovery of liquid water on Mars, as well as a giant frozen ocean trapped beneath the planet's north pole.

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NASA's analog missions : paving the way for space exploration

John Olson, Author ; Douglas Craig, Author ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Langley research center., Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2011

To help prepare for the real-life challenges of space exploration, NASA relies on Earth-based missions that emphasize multiple elements as similar, or analogous, to space. These are called analog missions. This report profiles six analog mission[...]

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Trailblazing medicine : sustaining explorers during interplanetary missions

Erik Seedhouse | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2011

The book examines the future of space medicine, describes what is necessary to keep a crew alive in space, discusses bioethical problems, investigates the medical challenges faced by interplanetary astronauts and details the process of human hib[...]

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Trailblazing medicine : sustaining explorers during interplanetary missions

Erik Seedhouse | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2011

The book examines the future of space medicine, describes what is necessary to keep a crew alive in space, discusses bioethical problems, investigates the medical challenges faced by interplanetary astronauts and details the process of human hib[...]

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Applications of space technology for humanity : proceedings of the 12th International Conference of Pacific-Basin Societies (ISCOPS) held July 27-30, 2010, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Peter M. Bainum, Editor ; American Astronautical Society, Issuing body ; International Space Conference of Pacific-Basin Societies (July 27-30, 2010; Montreal, Quebec, Canada), Issuing body | [S.l.] : Univelt for AAS | Advances in the astronautical sciences | 2010

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Future planetary robotic exploration : the need for international cooperation

Gregg Vane, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | 2010

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Artificial intelligence in space : proceedings [held] 17-18 July 2009, Pasadena, California, US

Huguette Sawaya-Lacoste ; European Space Agency ; IJCAI-09 Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Space ; (2009 : Pasadena) | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2009

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Brain machines interfaces for space applications : enhancing astronauts capabilities

Luca Rossini, Editor ; Dario Izzo, Editor ; Leopold Summerer, Editor | [S.l.] : Elsevier Academic Press | International review of neurobiology | 2009

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Drilling in extreme environments : penetration and sampling on Earth and other planets

Yoseph Bar-Cohen, Editor ; Kris Zacny, Editor | [S.l.] : Wiley-VCH Verlag | 2009

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Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 2: Hiatus and renewal 1983-1996

Paolo Ulivi ; David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2009

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Robots in space : technology, evolution, and interplanetary travel

Roger D. Launius ; Howard E. McCurdy | Baltimore (United States) : The Johns Hopkins University Press | New series in NASA history | 2008

Roger D. Launius received the Smithsonian Institution Secretary's research Prize 2009 for that book.

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Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 1: The golden age 1957-1982

Paolo Ulivi ; David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2007

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