by Gordon Roesler | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog
A year ago, the Chief of Space Operations for the US Space Force just wasn’t sure if the on-orbit refueling business was worth the cost. https://spacenews.com/saltzman-space-force-still-grappling-with-refueling-math/ Cost is one factor to be considered for...
by Gordon Roesler | Jan 20, 2025 | Blog
[Concept for an in-space assembled telescope, from the NASA 2019 ISAT study. Credit: NASA] Two telescopes, operating in space, are transforming our understanding of the universe. The Hubble Space Telescope is known around the world for its breathtaking images of...
by Gordon Roesler | Jan 17, 2025 | Blog
[Starship on its sixth test flight. Credit: SpaceX] Within 24 hours, two of the largest rockets ever flown made impressive flights. Blue Origin’s New Glenn vehicle is the first rocket ever to achieve orbit on its maiden flight. SpaceX’s Starship flew for...
by Gordon Roesler | Jan 16, 2025 | Blog
It’s been over two years since I made entries here. To all who were following the exciting field of space robotics, I apologize! Here are some of the things that have kept me too busy to write: Helping Australia build its Space Robotics, Autonomy and AI Control...
by Gordon Roesler | Jun 10, 2022 | Blog
I have never disparaged the work or utility of human astronauts, even while advocating for increasing the use of robots for many tasks formerly performed by humans. When I was at DARPA, my awesome boss was an astronaut (Colonel Pam Melroy, now the Deputy Administrator...
by Gordon Roesler | May 8, 2022 | Blog
The National Science and Technology Council has been reviewing the field of in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) for several months. Recently a strategy was released to advance the ISAM field:...
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