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A01-40207AIAA Space 2001 - Conference and
Exposition, Albuquerque,
NM, Aug. 28-30,2001
AIAA-2001-4538
Robotic Capabilities for Complex Space Operations
David L. Akin*, J. Corde Lanef
, Brian J. Roberts*, and Steven R. Weisman§
Space Systems Laboratory
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
http://www.ssl.umd.edu
ABSTRACT
This paper reviews the many potential applications of
robotics technology to current and future space operations,
with particular emphasis on the experience base of the
University of Maryland Space Systems Laboratory. A
pedagogy is presented wherein space operations are
broken down intothe followingareas: docking, assembly,
inspection, maintenance, assistant, and training. A brief

Source: Akin, David - Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland at College Park

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