Astronauts Will Assemble Robot in Space

March 8th, 2008 By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer Astronauts Will Assemble Robot in Space (AP)

This illustration provided by The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) displays "Dextre" (Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator). Astronauts bound for orbit this week will dabble in science fiction, assembling a "monstrous" two-armed space station robot that will rise like Frankenstein from its transport bed. Putting together Dextre, the robot, will be one of the main jobs for the seven Endeavour astronauts, who are scheduled to blast off in the wee hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2008, less than three weeks after the last shuttle flight. (AP Photo/Canadian Space Agency)

(AP) -- Astronauts bound for orbit this week will dabble in science fiction, assembling a "monstrous" two-armed space station robot that will rise like Frankenstein from its transport bed.



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  • weewilly - Mar 09, 2008
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    Well we know the size, weight and what it is suppose to be able to do with the three tools it has but there in no mention to the electrical power load it draws. Wouldn't that be kind of important to mention? I'm pretty sure it is not hydralic but it must have motors I would think.
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    Big Pic: http://www.space....m-hr.jpg

    Wow, that thing is crazy looking.
  • HeRoze - Mar 19, 2008
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    Weewilly: 1400 watts average power consumption according to the 'quick facts' on the mentioned website.

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