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  • Planetary Science
  • Robotics Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

Background:

  • Spacecraft have explored all planets, but new robotic frontiers involve intimate environmental interaction.
  • Suborbital robotics, including landers, rovers, and aerial vehicles, are crucial for exploring beyond remote sensing capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the significant growth in space robotics missions over the past seven years.
  • To highlight recent advancements in aerial robotic missions to planets and moons.
  • To focus on the challenges associated with suborbital robotics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent space robotics missions (landers, rovers, aerial vehicles).
  • Analysis of new participating entities in lunar, Martian, and other Solar System missions.
  • Examination of challenges in sensing, manipulation, mobility, and autonomy for suborbital platforms.

Main Results:

  • Tremendous growth in space robotics missions in the last seven years.
  • Increased participation from new entities in missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
  • Development of aerial robotic missions, exemplified by Ingenuity on Mars and Dragonfly to Titan.

Conclusions:

  • Suborbital robotics are at the cutting edge of space exploration, enabling direct environmental interaction.
  • Future robotic missions will increasingly rely on advanced landers, rovers, and aerial vehicles.
  • Key challenges in sensing, manipulation, mobility, and autonomy must be addressed for successful suborbital robotic exploration.