Space Infrastructure Dexterous Robot (SPIDER)
Project Description
In-space assembly demonstration using a lightweight robotic arm, called SPIDER (Space Infrastructure Dexterous Robot) that will be integrated into NASA's Restore-L.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Technologies developed through SPIDER \ will enable spacecraft components to be robotically assembled and reconfigured while on orbit. The demonstration will mature space technologies with cross-cutting capplications, including: enabling new architectures and capabilities for a wide range of government and commercial missions; enabling in-space construction of large comunications antennae and telescopes; enabling assembly and manufacturing of structures beyond the volume limits imposed by rockets; replacing some astronaut extravehicular activity tasks with precision robotics and introduce the potential for longer mission durations enabled by planned or unplanned maintenance.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxar Technologies | Lead Organization | Industry | Westminster, Colorado |
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
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Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
| MDA Canada | Supporting Organization | Industry | Brampton, Outside the United States, Canada |
| MDA US Systems LLC | Supporting Organization | Industry | Pasadena, California |
| Tethers Unlimited Inc | Supporting Organization | Industry | Bothell, Washington |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Colorado
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Virginia
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Washington
