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Western Universitys Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, known as Western Space, will be holding a two-week simulation in northern Labrador at the Mistastin Lake meteorite impact crater.

Western Space director Gordon Osinski is leading the September expedition, which is meant to mirror a mission to the moon.

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk and NASA astronaut Matthew Dominic will, under Osinski, train in sampling and collecting rocks and practise other skills relevant to future missions to the moon. Cassandra Marion, Canada Aviation and Space Museum science advisor, will act as base camp manager.

Like a trip to the moon, the trip to the impact crater will take about three days of travel, but instead of a spaceship, it will be by commercial flight and then twin otter plane.

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Were starting to prepare the astronauts for returning to the moon, Osinski told 980 CFPLs Jess Brady on Lets Talk London. Its been a long time, (about) 50 years, (so) were basically starting from scratch.

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The Mistastin Lake impact crater is also one of just two craters in the world with substantial amounts of the bright white anorthosite, which is uncommon on Earth but makes up the bulk of the lunar highlands, Osinksi said in a release.

The mission will focus on training in new technologies and team-building, with a goal of helping to provide data to help prepare for future lunar missions.

Its truly exciting for me,Osinksi said. Its probably the next best thing of being an astronaut is training future astronauts.

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The factors such as growing adoption of robots for new applications providing high returns on investment and increased funding for research on robots coupled with rising insurance coverage for medical exoskeletons and robotic surgeries as well as an increasing need to reduce hospital-acquired infections to regularly, by means of adoption of robots are driving the growth of the service robotics market.

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Market for Research and Space Exploration application is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.The market for research & space exploration is expected to grow at the second-highest CAGR during the forecast period.The adoption of robots for the space exploration application is driven by several factors, including the growing need for servicing existing geostationary satellites and debris removal, increasing number of technological advancements in autonomous systems, and the rising demand for on-orbit manufacturing and assembly in the International Space Station (ISS) from government agencies and commercial entities.

The demand for resupply and refueling missions for the International Space Station (ISS) and on-orbit satellite manufacturing is also driving the market.The growth of this application is accelerated by government funding.

For instance, in 2020, the US government provided USD 22.6 billion to NASA. In 2019, the European Space Agency received funding of USD 15.9 billion from its 22 member states. North America is expected to witness significant demand for space exploration robots. This can be attributed to the high demand for robotic space activities from prominent organizations, such as NASA and the Department of Defense, due to the increasing reliance on space assets and for enabling safety in space operations. Robots are also used to aid astronauts in lifting and handling heavy and large objects in space.

Market for professional robots to hold a larger share than that of Personal and Domestic robots during the forecast periodThe professional service robots are expected to hold a larger market share during the forecast period.Professional service robots are high-tech, sophisticated, and expensive service robots that are increasingly being deployed in factories, hospitals, public buildings, and hazardous environments.

The service robots used for professional applications include drones, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), agricultural robots, inspection robots, humanoid robots, exoskeletons, construction robots, robotic kitchens, laundry robots, unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), inspection robots, telepresence robots, surgical robots, and cleaning robots.AGVs are generally used in warehouses for handling and transporting materials.

Due to wide-scale adaptability there is a growing demand for them.

Propulsion systems to hold a significant share of the market for hardware during the forecast periodThe propulsion systems are expected to hold a significant chunk of market for hardware during the forecast period.For any type of service robot whether it be ground-, aerial-, or marine-based, propulsion systems are often the most expensive components, as they need to be robust and require a greater degree of precision and quality control during manufacturing.

This includes all the different motors and actuators that drive these vehicles. Hence, propulsion systems are expected to contribute the largest to the hardware market compared to the rest of the components.

Europe to hold a significant share of the service robotics market during the forecast periodEurope is expected to hold a significantly large share for service robotics market during the forecast period.In Europe, the growth of the automotive, healthcare and electronics industries in Europe will lead to the growth of the service robotics market in the region.

Most of the countries in Europe are developed, have a high per capita income, and can afford the high cost of certain service robots.France and the UK have a strong research base supporting the service robotics market.

Due to the aging population in Germany, France, and the UK, the governments are focusing on the development of assistive robots for elderly care.The shortage of labor in Europe is the driving factor for domestic robots.

Additionally, European countries have been actively adopting robots to fight COVID-19. The European Commission has launched the AI-ROBOTICS vs. COVID-19 initiative to develop ideas for the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics solutions, as well as information on other initiatives that could help face the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments gathered through secondary research, extensive primary interviews have been conducted with key industry experts in the service robotics market space. The break-up of primary participants for the report has been shown below: By Company Type: Tier 1 40%, Tier 2 30%, and Tier 3 30% By Designation: C-level Executives 40%, Directors 40%, and Others 20% By Region: North America 40%, APAC 30%, Europe 20%, and RoW 10%The report profiles key players in the service robotics market with their respective market ranking analysis. Prominent players profiled in this report are iRobot (US), SoftBank Robotics Group (Japan), Intuitive Surgical (US), DeLaval (US), Daifuku (Japan), CYBERDYNE (Japan), DJI (China), Kongsberg Maritime (Norway), Northrop Grumman (US), Exyn Technologies (US), XAG (China), AMP Robotics (US), UVD Robots (Denmark), Diligent(US), HARVEST CROO (US), Starship Technologies (US).

Research Coverage:This research report categorizes the service robotics market on the basis of type, component, environment, application, and geography.The report describes the major drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities pertaining to the service robotics market and forecasts the same till 2026 (including analysis of COVID-19 impact on the market).

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Irans permanent mission to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna says all countries must have the right to access to outer space.

During the 64th Annual Meeting of the Committee for the Peaceful Use of Outer Space (COPUOS), Kazem Gharibabadi said the Islamic Republic of Iran is committed to the peaceful use and exploration of outer space.He stressed that all countries must have equal access to space, without discrimination and regardless of their level of scientific, technical and economic progress.The Iranian diplomat added that countries must not occupy outer space, including the moon and other astronomical objects with the claims of sovereignty, use, occupation, or any other excuses.The civilian nature of outer space has to be preserved and the installation of any weapon in space must be prevented. The space ought to be used as a common heritage of humanity for peaceful purposes.Referring to the plans of several private companies to run satellite networks in near-Earth orbit for global access to the Internet, he said While these satellites offer the prospect of more efficient and inclusive global Internet access, they run the risk of occupying a large portion of near-Earth orbit, leading to major deprivation of the developing countries of space exploration.According to Union of Concerned Scientists, a US-based science advocacy organization, there are over 6,500 satellites, out of which more than 3,300 are active and the rest are inactive, as recorded by January, 2021.

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Yuri Gagarin's spaceflight turned life in the Soviet Union literally on its head. Space exploration became the country's pride and joy, and a major theme in art, both official and unofficial.

The space theme was literally everywhere in the USSR: paintings, posters, building/subway mosaics, postage stamps. Artists drew inspiration from the image of Gagarin, cosmonauts in space suits, the starry sky and, of course, futuristic rockets. Here are just a handful of their cosmic creations.

The successful flight and return to Earth of the worlds first cosmohounds, Belka and Strelka, caused a sensation. They became so popular that their images were replicated everywhere from New Year cards (pictured) to matchboxes.

Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov is known primarily as the first person to conduct a spacewalk. But he was also an artist, who depicted his flight in a series of paintings.

Having been kept for many years in Poland out of public view, this monumental five-meter canvas was recently restored and returned to Russia.

These three artists co-authored many Soviet propaganda posters. They depicted the countrys achievements in the field of cosmonautics in official canvases that inspired national pride.

Graphic art master Anatoly Plakhov was fascinated by cosmism, a space-themed philosophical movement that emerged in Russia at the turn of the 19th century. He created several works fancifully combining cosmic imagery with mythical objects and constellations.

Erik Bulatovs paintings resemble Soviet propaganda posters. That said, the artist was an exponent of Sots Art, and his hypertrophied depictions of Soviet symbolism are intended to ridicule the abnormality of that life that our minds perceived as normal.

The southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don is famous for its underpass mosaics. Down there are some real masterpieces, recognized as objects of national cultural significance. One of these underpasses is entirely space-themed.

The link between humans and space inspired unofficial artists, too, among them Petr Belenok. Through astronomical objects, he expressed his idea of the structure of the Universe.

Speculation and legends about cosmic objects and human connection with extraterrestrial civilizations quickly became a fashionable topic. Heres avant-garde artist Nikolai Vechtomov's depiction of a UFO, the most popular myth in the Soviet world.

The working life of cosmonauts aboard the Mir ('peace' in Russian) space station was portrayed by artist Mikhail Borisov, who showed that, in addition to being heroes and important scientists, they are also ordinary people just doing their job.

Komar and Melamid, the creators of Sots Art, which poked fun at the official art of Socialist Realism, addressed Soviet realities in a deliberately poster-like manner. It is not hard to see in this outstretched hand the allusion to Soviet leaders Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin, who were hailed as having brought the benighted country into the light.

Andrey Plotnov painted one of the best-known portraits of Yuri Gagarin. Incidentally, he was personally acquainted with his subject, which gave his work special resonance.

In this diptych, native Ossetian artist Bedoev depicted a mirror image of space and Earth.

Shurshin fantasized about the exploration of outer space and the colonization of other planets, even signing his work with a quote from the founder of Russian cosmism, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky: Humanity will not remain forever on Earth.

Soviet artist Pyaskovsky paid tribute to space industry workers back on terra firma, who undeservedly remain in the shadows. Not as celebrated as cosmonauts, nevertheless they play an equally important role.

The picture shows the moment before Gagarins flight. His final act is to shake the hand of the man who made spaceflight possible, Soviet engineer, true genius, andthe father of practical astronautics,Sergey Korolyov.

Artists continue to reflect on the space theme to this day. One of the most famous contemporary pop-art duos, Vinogradov and Dubossarsky, here play with a real photo: Gagarin drinking a cocktail on a New Years TV show. A reminder that the hero cosmonaut is still a regular guy.

Members of the art group Doping-Pong create paintings and digital graphics in a retro-futuristic style. Their works combine modernity with Soviet aesthetics: pioneers, athletes and, of course, space.

One of the most important figures in Russian modern art, Pavel Pepperstein imagined the year 2333 and what a center for the study of cosmic sound would look like.

Most of the above works are on display as part of the Space As Art exhibition at the ROSIZO Exhibition Center in Moscow till Sept. 26, 2021.

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Last week, at the 36th annual Space Symposium,Dentsu and its creative agencies dentsuMB and Isobar, along with CXM agency Merkle launched an immersive AR experience showcasing Northrop Grumman'sfirst-of-its-kind space technology.

Portals to Spaceinvites anyone with a smartphone to experience two NorthropGrumman spacecrafts the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) andMission Extension Pod (MEP) as they repair and refuel dying satellites in orbit.

Ones immersive AR journey begins with a full view of Earth's glowing surface andthe twinkling of nearby satellites.

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A spacecraft soars by at 17,000 miles per hour, dropping off the MRV with its expanding antennas and solar panels. While floating 22,000 miles above Earth,the mission itself is described in detail by a voiceover.

With a full 360-degree view, there is little limitation to what a user can virtually see. Depending on where one turns, the Milky Wayand Atmos 360 are fully visible.

By using AR, we're telling Northrop Grumman's story in a tech-forward way by allowing viewers to step in to space, said CraigCimmino, executive creative director at dentsuMB. This emphasizes the importance and difficulty of the mission, while giving users a sense of awe and wonder.

While the commercialspace industry makes waves with expeditions by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson, Grumman is focused on more practical issues. Like servicing and expandingthe lives of dying satellites, a sure-fire way to cut down on future space junk.

According to Grumman, this is a key component in making space exploration sustainable andeffective.

However, less flashy news sometimes demands more creative coverage, which is now more possible than ever before.

Due to an increase in 5G networking, with revenueforecast to grow 39% in 2021, augmented reality has become an actual reality for advertisers, brands, and users. Faster networks mean less lag time for mobile. Which means more accessibility tosuccessful AR experiences. Like Portals to Space.

Between Google'spopular 3D animal AR, a dramatic uptick in sales of AR glasses, and Apple's inclusion of LiDARscanners in their top-tier iPhones, not to mention their massive AR platform, augmented reality is something advertisers may want to seriouslyconsider.

As a technology leader, Northrop Grumman is creating incredible innovations in space, said Cimmino. It is sometimes hard for people to understand the breadth anddepth of their space technologies without a compelling visual. So Portals to Space is a way to give the audiences a chance to not only see, but experience, the next generation ofsolutions in space.

Sean Wilson, director of media and public relations at Northrop Grumman, agrees, hoping the AR experience -- with its precision, scale and speed -- helps viewersunderstand the reality and importance of MRV and MEPs mission.

No one else has demonstrated this capability in space, said Wilson. It is truly a first-of-its-kindtechnology.

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