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The Future of Spacecraft Servicing: How Autonomous Docking is Revolutionizing Space Operations

Building and launching Satellites are costly business.  Making a satellite can cost from  $290 million upwards, while a single satellite launch can range in cost from a low of about $50 million to a high of about $400 million.  Any fault could lead to making billion dollar satellite useless  and …

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DARPA’s Arcadia Program: Using Microorganisms to Combat Asset Degradation from Marine Biofouling

UUVs are increasingly being used for a wide range of applications, from underwater exploration and surveillance to mine detection and mapping of the ocean floor. These vehicles are typically designed to operate autonomously, without human intervention, and can be deployed for extended periods of time. However, UUVs can face significant …

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The Backbone of Spacecraft: Understanding the Importance of Satellite Bus Technology

Spacecraft are man-made machines that operate in space. An orbiting spacecraft is normally referred to as a satellite, although it is manmade as opposed to a natural satellite like our moon. A spacecraft is typically subdivided into two major parts, the payload and the bus.   Where the mission can …

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