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Dr. Alex Janas is a leading figure in space robotics, whose work is pivotal to the future of in-space servicing and exploration. His primary research focuses on advancing robotic and automation technologies for satellite servicing and planetary exploration, with a particular emphasis on the complex systems required for autonomous manipulation in microgravity. Dr. Janas’s most significant contribution is his leadership in maturing NASA’s robotic servicing capabilities, as detailed in his highly cited 2015 paper, "Advances in Robotic Servicing Technology Development" (22 citations). This work, conducted at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, documents the critical progress made by the Satellite Servicing Capabilities Office (SSCO) in developing the dexterous robotics needed to repair, refuel, and upgrade satellites on orbit—a capability that promises to extend the lifespan of billions of dollars in space assets. By bridging the gap between laboratory concepts and flight-ready systems, Dr. Janas is directly enabling the next generation of autonomous space missions, from asteroid sample return to the assembly of large telescopes in space.
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- 1Advances in Robotic Servicing Technology Development22 citations · 2015