Space Robotics. Part 2

The actual problems of space exploration and exploration of the Solar System physical bodies are considered. Solution of these problems requires the extensive use of space robots of differ-ent purpose. The key technologies required for the implementation of space missions using space robots and manipulators are described. Examples of completed, ongoing and planned space missions are given. It is shown that it is possible to reduce the cost and to speed up the process of space robotics development through a modular approach to the design of such sys-tems, which allows to realize mass production of reconfigurable multifunctional samples that are easily adaptable to changing mission tasks, reduce the time required for their development, and therefore the cost of their manufacture. To do this, it is necessary to focus on the development of unified hardware and software modules that will become the basis for building such robots.