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The Future of Space Construction: Robotic Factories in Orbit
13 November 2026

The Future of Space Construction: Robotic Factories in Orbit

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Researchers have demonstrated a new way to construct large structures directly in orbit, using an autonomous robotic system to assemble components without human intervention.

The experiment marks an important step toward overcoming the size limitations of traditional rocket launches, potentially making enormous space telescopes, solar arrays, and other orbital structures possible.

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