With Space Keywords We explore a new keyword every day to better understand the domain of space.
Today's keyword is Robotic exploration.
Robotic exploration is the technological frontier that allows one to operate where the human being cannot yet reach.
From the surface of Mars to Earth orbit, rover, probes and mechanical arms are systems designed to withstand prohibitive conditions and operate autonomously or semi-autonomously, enabling the study of extraterrestrial surfaces, the analysis of samples, the execution of scientific experiments and the construction and maintenance of space infrastructures, reducing risks, costs and mission complexity.
Besides making exploration more sustainable, space robotics also stimulates innovations that find application on Earth, from medicine to industry.
At international level, the Italian Space Agency (ASI) is a partner in the European project PERASPERAcoordinated by the European Space Agency (ESA) and funded by Horizon 2020for the development of advanced robotic technologies dedicated to space.
See you tomorrow with the next and final keyword!
