Spacedock and Space Robotics Workers announced 2026 ground demonstrations for autonomous capture, docking, and power/data transfer between modular truss units. That capability is mission-critical for the Ark because persistent space habitats and industrial platforms require autonomous maintenance, not one-off assembly missions.
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Spacedock and Space Robotics Workers announced 2026 ground demonstrations for autonomous capture, docking, and power/data transfer between modular truss units. That capability is mission-critical for
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