Review of in-space assembly technologies

Xue, Zhihui; Liu, Jinguo; Wu, Chenchen; Tong, Yuchuang

doi:10.1016/j.cja.2020.09.043

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“…Unlike free-flyers, large on-orbit articulated-arm robots such as Robonaut [12], [13] offer much more manipulation capability and secure mobility in microgravity, but this comes at a high cost of mass and mechanical and electrical complexityissues which have been an ongoing obstacle for Robonaut. The crawling robot arm on the Tiangong space station [14], as well as the Dragonfly arm concept [15], are compelling paradigms for long-reach on-orbit mobile manipulation, but they require large launch volume and are limited by fixedlength links.…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

ReachBot: A Small Robot for Large Mobile Manipulation Tasks

Schneider¹,

Bylard²,

Chen³

et al. 2021

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Section: Related Workmentioning

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ReachBot: A Small Robot for Large Mobile Manipulation Tasks

Schneider¹,

Bylard²,

Chen³

et al. 2021

Preprint

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“…The assembled structure can not only be a new, stand-alone space object but also serve as an enhancement to an already existing one [2]. Assembly activities can take place in a target orbit (e.g., LEO, GEO) or elsewhere in outer space (e.g., cis-lunar space, Mars surface, interstellar space) [5]. The parts used for the assembly are ready-made structures that are manufactured either on Earth or on orbit [7].…”

Section: In-space Assemblymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Assembly techniques can be categorized into (i) Astronaut-assisted assembly (e.g., manual assembly with assembly assistance, such as the robot arm used by the Space Shuttle STS-88 crew to mate the Unity and Zarya modules of the International Space Station [8]). (ii) Robotic assembly (either remotely controlled or autonomous) [5,9].…”

Section: In-space Assemblymentioning

confidence: 99%

Which Jurisdiction for Private In-space Assembled Autonomous Platforms?

2021

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“…A SSEMBLY, Integration, and Testing Activities (AIT) are a set of procedures and the execution of a sequence of logically interrelated events designed to provide a high level of confidence in the operation of the system, or to ensure that all specified design and performance parameters are satisfied [1]- [3].…”

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A Framework for Assessing Readiness of Satellite Assembly, Integration and Testing Organization

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Purpose: The success of satellites in orbit depends on the quality of the engineering processes adopted in the development cycle of the mission. The facilities and processes provided by Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) laboratories support the verification and validation of satelliteś ystems regarding their capacities to operating into space environmental conditions. Choose an ideal AIT organization to a particular satellite project requires knowing their processes and services provided. This paper presents a framework for evaluating the services for satellite AIT provided by an AIT organization. The framework, named PRONT-AIT, allows to assess the organization's readiness based on both process areas and criteria of adherence to the stakeholder´s requirements. Methodology/approach -Inspired by the CMMI model, the PRONT-AIT framework was structured in process areas, covering management and technical processes of the AIT organization, that supports 5 levels of readiness. Each readiness level expresses the organization maturity in terms of the processes and practices established to provide the services required by a particular space project. Findings -The framework's effectiveness is demonstrated through its use to assess the readiness of a particular AIT organization on meeting the specific requirements of two types of satellites: remote sensing and CubeSat satellites. The results reveal that the example organization readiness fully reached level 2 (Manageable Readiness) for remote sensing satellite and partially reached level 2 for CubeSat satellite. Originality/value -The framework has a good value to satellite project managers because it supports them on evaluating an AIT organization prior to contracting its services. Higher readiness level revealed by PRONT-AIT gives to the satellite project manager more confidence on the AIT organization capacities. Thus, an AIT organization is not chosen solely on the basis of the facilities it offers and the cost of the services but also on the level of readiness revealed by PRONT-AIT.

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Review of in-space assembly technologies

Cited by 91 publications

References 123 publications

ReachBot: A Small Robot for Large Mobile Manipulation Tasks

ReachBot: A Small Robot for Large Mobile Manipulation Tasks

Which Jurisdiction for Private In-space Assembled Autonomous Platforms?

A Framework for Assessing Readiness of Satellite Assembly, Integration and Testing Organization

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