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Robot helpers for space station mock-up

Submitted by FunInTec on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 08:35

Registration is now open for ESA’s first robotic competition on a mock-up of the International Space Station. The competition combines do-it-yourself and gaming skills in a robotic race to unload, carry and store cargo.

EDRS Space Network ready to go ahead

Submitted by FunInTec on Mon, 26/11/2012 - 00:00

The design of Europe’s data relay satellite system – EDRS - has been completed and approved. This marks the moment when it moves ahead with a green light from its first customer, the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security initiative from the European Union (GMES).