https://spacewatch.global/tag/robotics/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:00:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/robotics/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-in-london-with-dr-philip-metzger/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43010 In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space Café Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Dr. Philip Metzger, planetary scientist at the University of Central Florida. In 2021 he was selected as the Kennedy Space Center’s NASA Scientist/Engineer of the Year for research into the blast effects of lunar landings.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/07/astroscale-works-with-mitsubishi-on-space-debris-removal/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=34644&preview=true&preview_id=34644 Astroscale works with Mitsubishi on active debris removal and projects for improving space environmental protection, the Japanese company said. The collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will leverage Astroscale’s on-orbit servicing technologies and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ launch vehicle manufacturing and launch services capabilities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/07/european-rover-challenge-goes-into-its-7th-edition-2021-in-poland/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=34347&preview=true&preview_id=34347 As part of the partnership between SpaceWatch.Global and ERC Space and Robotic Events, we have been granted permission to publish content regarding the European Rover Challenge 2021. We are pleased to present “European Rover Challenge 2021 with two formulas and a Martian volcano”.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/swiss-maxon-and-anybotics-join-forces-to-develop-the-anymal-inspection-robot/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26210&preview=true&preview_id=26210 Swiss maxon and ANYbotics join forces to develop the ANYmal inspection robot]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/made-in-space-europe-and-momentus-to-develop-robotic-spaceflight-mission-for-2022/ Mon, 07 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25824&preview=true&preview_id=25824 Made In Space Europe and Momentus to develop robotic spaceflight mission for 2022]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/mda-appoints-astronaut-tim-kopra-as-vice-president-robotics-and-space-operations/ Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23163 MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) announced on 2 June 2020 that retired astronaut Tim Kopra will join its leadership team as Vice President of Robotics and Space Operations, effective immediately. As the leader for this business area, he will be responsible for the work of the robotics and space operations teams at MDA sites in Brampton, Ottawa, Saint-Hubert and Houston.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/relativity-space-autonomous-factory-will-produce-worlds-first-3d-printed-rocket-in-long-beach/ Tue, 12 May 2020 05:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22430 Relativity Space, the first company to utilize additive manufacturing and robotics to build an entire launch vehicle, today announced that it has secured a new headquarters in Long Beach, California.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/mda-receives-contract-to-support-robotic-operations-on-the-international-space-station/ Thu, 07 May 2020 05:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22203 MDA announced on 4 May 2020 that it has received a contract worth CA$190 million (US$135.3 million) to support robotic operations on the International Space Station (ISS) from 2020 to 2024. MDA has provided Logistics and Sustaining Engineering (L&SE) services to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and its international partners since the start of the ISS, which this year will celebrate 20 years of continuous habitation by humans.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/perth-joins-forces-with-nasa-to-launch-world-class-robotics-space-centre/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19700 World-class technology will be adapted for remote operations on the Moon and Mars at a national space robotics centre based in Perth.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/sbi-holdings-announces-fundraising-for-new-venture-capital-fund-to-focus-on-tech-startups/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19314 Japanese financial company SBI Holdings announced at the end of January 2020 that it is raising as much as 100 billion Yen (U.S.$920 million) for a new venture capital fund that will focus on Japanese and foreign 5G network, robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and healthcare startups.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/spaceapps-hotdock-takes-centre-stage-at-iac-2019/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16635 SpaceApps is highlighting its pioneering HOTDOCK device for in-orbit servicing to delegates at IAC 2019 in Washington, DC from 21-25 October at booth 481.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/09/australian-government-commits-to-join-nasa-in-lunar-exploration-and-beyond/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 05:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16067 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his nation's intention to join the United States' Moon to Mars exploration approach, including NASA's Artemis lunar programme.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/08/esa-searched-for-ideas-on-exploration-of-lunar-caves/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15723 The European Space Agency (ESA) is asking for ideas on how to explore lunar caves.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/08/speedcast-and-australian-space-agency-to-collaborate-on-growth-and-transformation-of-australian-space-industry/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:46:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15660 Speedcast and the Australian Space Agency signed a statement of cooperation today outlining Speedcast's intentions to support the agency's ambitious goal of tripling the nation's space sector in size and creating 20,000 new jobs by 2030.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/06/european-space-generation-workshop-2019-aims-to-connect-worlds/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14659 On Friday 31st May 2019, almost 100 university students and young professionals huddled excitedly inside the Sir Alexander Fleming building of Imperial College London with the hope of expanding their horizons - and their networks.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/06/relativity-to-build-autonomous-rocket-factory-and-expand-testing-facilities-at-nasa-stennis-space-center/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 05:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14584 Relativity has announced that it has secured an agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and an incentive package from the Mississippi Development Authority to expand facilities and infrastructure at NASA’s historic Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/space-robotics-market-to-surpass-3-5bn-by-2025/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:00:59 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13444 The space robotics market is predicted to hike from USD 2 billion in 2018 to around USD 3.5 billion by 2025, according to a 2019 Global Market Insights, Inc. report.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/maxar-and-nasa-complete-design-review-for-restore-l-spacecraft/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13439 Maxar Technologies has announced that the spacecraft bus it is building for NASA’s Restore-L project to refuel a satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) has completed an important review process called the Critical Design Review (CDR). ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/12/spacewatchgl-oped-why-we-should-continue-to-invest-in-space-exploration/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 09:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11816 Mankind has always been defined by our collective curiosity. We constantly push for greater things, expanding our knowledge and influence over the world around us.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/10/spacewatchgl-interview-james-yenbamroong-on-new-space-investments-in-the-asia-pacific/ Sun, 21 Oct 2018 08:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=10916 Thai New Space entrepreneur James Yenbamroong, the founder and CEO of mu Space, is emerging as perhaps the preeminent New Space advocate, investor, and role model in Southeast Asia. He has articulated an exciting and bold space vision, is building a solid and cutting edge venture in the form of mu Space, and is now ready to invest in and mentor other budding entrepreneurs in the region with his recent U.S.$100 million venture unit announcement. SpaceWatch.Global sat down with James to talk more about his investment plans and ambitions. ]]>