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Satellites may soon be repaired in space by robots instead of being sent to
a cosmic grave - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Posted: 23 Dec 2017 02:00 AM PST
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Satellites may soon be repaired in space by robots instead of being sent to
a cosmic grave
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
NASA, through a program called “Restore-L,� is working with Space Systems
Loral of Palo Alto, Calif., to develop a spacecraft that could reach out
with a robotic arm and refuel the satellites so that they could maintain
their position. By 2021, NASA ...



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Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards -
Agricultural Research

Posted: 30 Sep 2006 02:20 PM PDT
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Agricultural Research
Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards
Agricultural Research
ARS scientists are saving water in Californias vineyards by using satellite
data and computer models to better manage water resources. Bill Kustas and
Martha Anderson are fine-tuning computer models at the ARS Hydrology and
Remote Sensing Laboratory ...



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Space technology to drive autonomous ships - Phys.org - Phys.Org

Posted: 01 Dec 2017 05:07 AM PST
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Phys.Org
Space technology to drive autonomous ships - Phys.org
Phys.Org
ESA Director General Jan Wörner signed a Memorandum of Intent with
Rolls-Royce today, as the two entities agree to investigate how space
technology can be used to develop autonomous and remote-controlled ships.

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