#software space

[raybittechnologies]

Revolutionary Space Robotics: The AI-Driven Future of Space Missions

Space exploration has been one of the biggest challenges for human beings. Now, as technology is growing up, robots are at the helm in exploring unknown territories. From Mars rovers to robotic arms at space stations, space robotics is revolutionizing methods of studying the cosmos while making missions safer, cheaper, and more efficient.

What Is Space Robotics?

Space robotics concerns the development and use of robots to support or replace humans in space missions. The robotic systems can be either autonomous or teleoperated for accomplishing different tasks in environments that are impossible or too dangerous or expensive for astronauts. Because space provides extreme conditions like high radiation, low gravity, and harsh temperatures, robots become an essential element in the process of exploring planets, constructing space stations, repairing satellites, and even cleaning up space debris.

Key Applications of Space Robotics

1.Planetary Exploration Rovers

The most visible example of space robotics is the planetary rover. These vehicles rove and analyze the surfaces of planets, collect samples, and send back data to Earth. Examples include the NASA Perseverance Rover, which is currently studying the geology of Mars and searching for evidence of past life; China’s Zhurong Rover, which is determining the climate and surface composition of Mars.

2. Robotic Arms and Manipulators

Robotics arms are considered an essential component in space stations and spacecrafts for various construction, repair, and maintenance activities. Some of the most popular arms include:

Canadarm2 (used by the International Space Station for capturing cargo spacecraft as well as assisting astronauts)

The European Robotic Arm (ERA), which helps to attach and repair into space.

3. Autonomous Spacecraft and Landers

Robotic landers and probes are used to explore deep space and planetary surfaces. These systems operate independently, collecting vital data. Examples include:

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx, which successfully retrieved samples from the asteroid Bennu.

One was India’s Chandrayaan-3, that landed on the Moon and relayed vital information about its surface.

4. Satellite Servicing and Space Debris Cleanup

As the number of satellites in orbit around Earth continues to increase, with thousands already up there, concerns about maintenance and debris cleanup are rising. Defunct satellites can be captured and repaired or removed safely by developing robotic systems. ESA’s e.Deorbit and ClearSpace-1 missions use robotic arms and automated systems to tackle this increasing problem.

5. Human Contingent in Space Missions

Space robots not only work on their own but also assist astronauts. Humanoid robots and AI assistants are capable of performing various kinds of labor. Some of the examples are:

NASA’s Robonaut: A humanoid robot capable of working in spacecraft.

Russia’s FEDOR is a humanoid, capable of piloting a spacecraft and doing maintenance work.

Challenges in Space Robotics

Despite all these advantages, space robots do face severe challenges:

Space Condition – Radiation, microgravity, and extreme temperature.

Energy Limitations: Most rely on solar power, which can be quite inconsistent in deep space.

Complex Autonomy –11Robots should make decisions instantly without human help.

The Future of Space Robotics

Advances in AI, robotics, and automation will define the future of space exploration as a high dependence on robotic systems. Developing self-repairing robots, AI-driven mission planning, and swarms of robotic explorers working together to achieve complex tasks is also part of research activities. The space robotics sector will take a leading role in defining the future of interplanetary exploration with the increased ambitions of Mars, Moon, and other interplanetary missions.

Conclusion

Space robotics has changed the very way of exploration of space into missions that are safer, smarter, and efficient. These machines, intelligent, will enable humans to explore planets and do impossible things that risk humans’ lives. From getting data on other worlds to supporting astronauts in space, robots have been the primary components of any space mission to be carried out in the near future.

As we look to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, space robots will continue to play a critical role in preparing for human exploration. Their capabilities are expanding the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing us closer to understanding the universe and enabling future space travel

[faunandfloraas]

Honestly I think a lot of people who have never made a gif for tumblr don't get that it does actually take time and effort, its not just rip it from a video and post it- you have to download the video, in my case I have a video player installed that grabs continuous caps, figure out what parts you need, you have to open those in photoshop or gimp, depending on where you got photoshop you might be paying for it every month and then on top of that is actually sizing, cropping, colouring, sharpening, adding text, etc. etc. like it is something that takes time and effort for which the only real reward is creating something that makes you happy and hopefully people reblog it with a nice or funny tag, so maybe keep that in mind the next time you think gif makers are being mean or unfair for being upset about reposts. It is its own little artform that is fairly unique to this website, and that's a big aspect of why I have always loved tumblr, if all the gifmakers stopped posting things would be a lot more boring around here.

[gearbroth]

daddy wha huh who said that

[oldschoolfrp]

Advanced tactical thinking (Will McLean, The Space Gamer 46, December 1981, originally from the manual for Wizardry by Sir-Tech Software for the Apple II, reprinted in Forrest Johnson's game review)

[digitalfossils]

[acquired-stardust]

King's Field 3 Playstation 1996

[n64retro]

Star Fox Nintendo EAD / Argonaut Software / Nintendo Super Nintendo 1993

[apfelkvchen]

fuck it. hal 9000 pipo pipo fancam :3

[zman80]

Oric Vortex

[crackshipsart]

@yousif9999

Spanish: Acá lo pediste. espero no haber tardado mucho en esto, estoy pensando en hacer comisiones pero estoy dudando porque siento que mi estilo no es muy bueno. dejando de lado todo eso, me gusto mucho dibujarlos, de ahí el único que conozco es Doomslayer <3

English: Here you asked for it. i hope i didn't take too long on this, i'm thinking about doing commissions but i'm hesitating because i feel my style isn't good. leaving all that aside, i really like drawing them, the only one i know is Doomslayer. <3

[leopardmuffinxo]

🖤🐸💚

[aroorchid-slenderwoman]

Just saw a post on Instagram about how it's a good thing most YouTubers that are popular aren't villains and that gave me ideas so here's what I've got

Hero group:

Milo Rossi - debunker and government hater,

Pirate software - military hacker and group leader,

Brian David Gilbert - collector of knowledge and spell caster/vampire

Main antagonistic villain group:

Name: the Paradox Association

PBS space time - violates physical laws,

stand up maths - violates mathematical laws,

Veritasium - spell caster and leader of the group,

3b1b - actually a sentient computer program,

Vsauce - joker of the group,

Hank green - lex Luthor of the group

Villains of the week:

Usually summoned by the Paradox association

McNally - rouge thief marksman,

Nilered - mad chemist,

Rainbolt - assassin who stalks social medias,

Jerma - riddler or some form of lizard person,

Combo class - mathematically perfect arsonist,

Alan becker - has electrokinesis and stick figure minions,

Wintergatan - musical mad man and inventor of clockwork beings,

Action lab - bombs,

Honorable mentions for people I was too tired to come up with powers for but would be villains:

Sabine hossenfelder,

Douglas Douglas,

Numberphile,

Probably some of those Minecraft YouTubers but I don't watch any

Tally hall

[retrocgads]

USA 1993

[reallynotafaedragon]

HDG Fic that never will be

Hello internet HDG fans and my poor followers who have to see this

I've recently fallen down the HDG fic rabbit hole (WELLNESS CHECK DID THIS TO ME) and reading about the Affini and the Compact and the universe on the wiki have got a bunch of wheels turning in my brain. I got bit by the fic writing bug and started drawing up an outline for a fic idea I had.

However, as I thought about it more, I started to realise this probably wasn't a fic I should write or that might be controversial because it would violate one of the universe guidelines. I figured I may as well make a post talking about it and hopefully get some feedback before I move on to actually spending hours writing thousands of words. Explanation under the cut.

The fic I'm thinking of is an Affini POV. Basically there's a case worker who works to help organise all the affini-floret paperwork, keeps track of the "Notices of Intent to Domesticate", checks in on "independent" Sophonts who are struggling, etc etc. Its also about the wider Compact, about the case worker taking a critical look at their culture and their ideology and potential conflicts that might arise from that. Its looking at the Affini Compact as a kind of "pet rescue" situation, and examining the issues that arise in that context.

So for example, what happens when there's a perfectly dramatic meow-meow or Autistic Trans Girl Who Stinks Good (tm) and like eight different Affini all want them as their Floret? Or how human Pinnates or Pluribuses are less likely to be "adopted" by Affini because they're more difficult and complex to care for? What happens when there's a queer polycule, three of whom are Pluribuses and two of whom are seriously disabled, who SOMEHOW made it through the Accord and are now struggling even in the post-scarcity society of the Affini? They obviously need help but most Affini are reluctant at best to take on that much responsibility.

What happens when an Affini gets bored of their Floret (*gasp*) and wants to give them up? Humans are the most recent acquisition by the Compact and are considered especially cute/domesticable, what happens when human Florets are a "fad"? Do Affini ever trade Florets, temporarily or otherwise?

And what about all the humans who AREN'T Autistic Trans Girls Who Stink Good(tm) or poor exploited military personnel who need domesticating? The "silent majority" of middle class/straight humans for whom life in the Accord was good (as long as they kept their heads down and ratted out their neighbours)? The "boring" ones. Would the Affini even be interested in them?

This is the kind of thing I want to write about. Its really got me humming along, but I'm also aware this kind of messes with one of the big guidelines for the universe - that the Affini are always "perfect". They're centuries/millennia old and are incredibly intelligent, so understand the needs and wants of their charges so perfectly they don't need or understand consent. They know you better than you know yourself, virtually gods compared to human flaws and imperfections.

But my fic would look at the Affini as people - as characters who have quirks and preferences and can make mistakes. As beings who can misunderstand you in important ways. It would be Affini interacting with other Affini, it would be comparing how different Affini treat their Florets. As I understand it, that kind of flies in the face of what the Affini are supposed to be as a concept.

I'm interested in HDG but I'm not interested in writing something that ends up being on the same tier as "Muh Spess Mehreens Could Totally Kill A Bunch Of Big Plants For Real" (shut up no they couldn't, the Compact runs on Saitama rules, your Space Marines are happy lil action figures shooting at each other with Nerf Bolters in the Space Marine Enrichment Centre). Its a really cool universe but I don't want to try and use it for something it was never intended for, I understand its got a fairly narrow focus normally.

So I thought I'd make a post about it to test the waters and see how the community reacts. Please if there are any fans or writers who see this post, I could really use some feedback. Anything you suggest is appreciated!

[heart-ghost-studyblr]

"He is back and he is seeking revenge!!" That’s what one of my teammates said after we wrapped up a big performance upgrade on a server that was… let’s say, not performing its best. Highs and lows, right? Complex, data-heavy, fast, reliable, and done for the best 'top dogs' in the game (me included).

And then another kind of thing... I was talking with a friend who’s been struggling to find a job in his field (he's studying management, which is a solid and common path). So, why not help a little bit? (That is what is in the image, do not call me a click baiter*)

I strongly believe that if you're struggling to get into any area, a nice way to present yourself is by having a page—it can be pure HTML/CSS or a cloned repo with some kind of "personal website template" using all the NodeJS you want.

Then, turn it into a DNS like "yourname-myprofession.com" so you can show a clean, well-designed QR Code with your avatar during interviews. It’s a cleanest way possible to present your résumé and experience. Tech skills are like magic, especially for those who haven't seen it before.

[acquired-stardust]

Echo Night Playstation 1998