All devices designed to be used in space must be thoroughly tested in relevant conditions.
For several classes of devices the reduced gravity conditions are the key factor. In early …

Exploitation of space must benefit from the latest advances in robotics. On-orbit servicing is a
clear candidate for the application of autonomous rendezvous and docking mechanisms …

Ground testing is required to ensure that robotic systems will operate properly in the
orbitalenvironment or on the surface of other planets, asteroids or comets with microgravity …

An important phase in On-Orbit servicing missions is robotic docking. Successful docking is
subject to a number of parameters and conditions. In this work, the robotic impact docking …

A prototype of space shuttle simulator supported by air bearings is designed and realized. It
is controlled in wireless mode through an Arduino board and air nozzles drive the planar …

Space exploration and exploitation depend on the development of on-orbit robotic
capabilities for tasks such as servicing of satellites, removing of orbital debris, or …

The ASSIST activity is aimed to establish a standard docking interface definition enabling on-
orbit operations for grasping and refuelling geostationary spacecraft. Such standard, named …

В работе представлено описание стенда КОСМОС для моделирования движения
системы управления микроспутников, установленного в ИПМ им. МВ Келдыша. Стенд …

ABSTRACT On-Orbit Servicing plays a key role in the exploitation of space. To study related
issues, the NTUA has developed a Space Robot Emulator for free-flying robotic servicers. In …

Via cooperation among multiple spacecraft, spacecraft formations can enable many near
Earth and deep-space missions with low cost but high robustness. Controlling spacecraft …