TECHNOLOGY

robots do help humans in space. They have been helping us for a long time, and their role is becoming increasingly important. Robots can do many things that humans cannot, such as withstand harsh environments, perform dangerous tasks, and operate autonomously. Here are some of the ways that robots are helping humans in space: Exploring new worlds. Robots have been sent to explore planets, moons, and asteroids. They have helped us to learn more about these bodies and to search for signs of life. Building and repairing structures. Robots can be used to build and repair structures in space. This is important for maintaining the International Space Station and for building bases on other planets. Performing dangerous tasks. Robots can be used to perform dangerous tasks, such as welding or retrieving samples from hazardous environments. This helps to keep astronauts safe. Gathering data. Robots can be used to gather data about space, such as the composition of the atmosphere or the presence of water. This data is essential for understanding our solar system and the universe. Performing medical procedures. Robots can be used to perform medical procedures on astronauts in space. This is important for keeping astronauts healthy and for providing them with emergency care. As technology continues to advance, robots will become even more capable and will play an even greater role in space exploration. They will help us to explore new worlds, build bases on other planets, and learn more about the universe. The video you shared is a great example of how robots are being used in space. The CADRE project is developing a network of robots that can work together to explore and map areas. This technology has the potential to revolutionize space exploration and make it possible to explore places that would be too dangerous or difficult for humans to reach. I am excited to see how robots will continue to help humans in space in the years to come.

Meet two of the Martian samples that have been collected and are awaiting return to Earth as part of the Mars Sample Return campaign. As of early August 2023, NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has collected and sealed 20 scientifically selected samples inside pristine tubes. The next stage is to get them back for study. Considered one of the highest priorities by the scientists in the Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032, Mars Sample Return would be the first mission to return samples from another planet and provides the best opportunity to reveal the early evolution of Mars, including the potential for ancient life. NASA is teaming with ESA (European Space Agency) on this important endeavor. Learn more about Samples No. 17 and 18 – “Atmo Mountain” and “Crosswind Lake,” the mission’s first samples of the Mars surface material known as “regolith.” The samples were collected from a low, wind-blown ripple and contain loose material representing a range of grain sizes such as dust, sand, and pebbles. Martian wind can carry smaller grains like this over long distances, so regolith can provide insight into the global and local landscape, all in a single “grab bag.”