Kamil Tarenko
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Kamil Tarenko is a leading researcher in the field of space robotics, with a primary focus on autonomous orbital operations, satellite servicing, and active space debris removal. His work addresses the critical challenge of using robotic manipulators mounted on unmanned chaser satellites to perform complex rendezvous and grasping manoeuvres in microgravity. Tarenko’s major contribution lies in the experimental validation of these operations through innovative microgravity simulation. His most cited work, “Application of a planar air-bearing microgravity simulator for demonstration of operations required for an orbital capture with a manipulator” (2018, 48 citations), provides a foundational methodology for testing autonomous capture sequences on Earth, significantly reducing the risk and cost of in-orbit demonstrations. Further expanding this research, his paper “Validation of the Robot Rendezvous and Grasping Manoeuvre Using Microgravity Simulators” (2018, 12 citations) demonstrates the feasibility of using manipulators for repairing satellites and removing space debris—a task requiring extreme precision and autonomy. Tarenko’s simulations have become a benchmark for validating control algorithms and hardware before deployment, directly influencing the design of future space missions aimed at extending satellite lifespans and mitigating the growing debris problem. His work is essential reading for students and engineers developing next-generation autonomous space systems.
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