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ScienceDaily — Astronomy · November 9, 2026 · On the brief until November 23, 2026

Caltech robot makes history by building a structure in space

Aerospace EngineeringRoboticsEngineering
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Automating in-orbit structural assembly

Caltech's ASTRA robotic system assembled a structural truss section in orbit without astronauts. The test proves that automated machinery can build components directly in space. Engineers can now design orbital structures that exceed the physical limits of rocket fairings.

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Engineers must reconcile robotic autonomy in orbit with the need for ground-based physical replicas to diagnose unexpected failures.

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