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Check out this incredible photograph of Rover 'MarkX Dhruva', designed and developed by Team RoverX for the International Rover Challenge (IRC) 2025! The judges have selected this photo for the Social Media Bonus Task. The winner will be determined by the number of likes received on this post within 72 hours of its posting. So, if you like the design, please double-tap! The International Rover Challenge (IRC) by the Space Robotics Society is a competition that challenges university students to conceptualize, design, develop, and operate a next-generation space rover that can assist astronauts and perform specific missions in simulated Mars conditions. The objective of the competition is to provide students with a real-world interdisciplinary engineering experience that combines practical engineering skills with soft skills such as business planning and project management. #SpaceRoboticsSociety #SPROS #SpaceRobotics #IRC #RoverChallenge #InternationalRoverChallenge #IRC2025 #SprosWeek

Check out this incredible photograph of Rover 'PHOENIX Alpha', designed and developed by Team MIST Mongol Barota for the International Rover Challenge (IRC) 2025! The judges have selected this photo for the Social Media Bonus Task. The winner will be determined by the number of likes received on this post within 72 hours of its posting. So, if you like the design, please double-tap! The International Rover Challenge (IRC) by the Space Robotics Society is a competition that challenges university students to conceptualize, design, develop, and operate a next-generation space rover that can assist astronauts and perform specific missions in simulated Mars conditions. The objective of the competition is to provide students with a real-world interdisciplinary engineering experience that combines practical engineering skills with soft skills such as business planning and project management. *** #SpaceRoboticsSociety #SPROS #SpaceRobotics #IRC #IRC2025 #RoverChallenge #InternationalRoverChallenge #SprosWeek

What a whirlwind and fruitful year 2024 has been! It was all about team work with unending robot field tests and attending multiple conferences to present our work. Here are some highlights: - conducted multiple field tests at JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency ISAS facilities as part of the #Moonshot project - more outdoor field tests for heterogeneous rovers - worked with IITGN Robotics team on some cool space robotics projects - won the International Astronautical Federation Emerging Space Leaders Award & selected as panelist at the Next Generation Plenary - presented our work to the Ambassador of India in Japan #IndiainJapan - Spoke at the JAPAN STUDENT SERVICES ORGANIZATION MEXT Scholars Association event to the new incoming MEXT scholars about building a successful career in Japan -Presented our work #ICRA Yokohama, #CASE Bari, #IAC Milan, and first ever IEEE iSpaRo 2025 is going to be a year of major professional changes and I can’t wait to see how it transpires. Meanwhile, enjoy the holiday video featuring few of our robots from the Space Robotics Lab. 🎄🎊 #spacerobotics #japan #moonshot2050

✈️ Top 10 Aerospace Engineering Fellowships for 2025   1. **Next-Generation Spacecraft Fellowship**    *Date:* February 2025    *Details:* Supports groundbreaking research in spacecraft design and propulsion. 2. **Aerospace Green Technologies Fellowship**    *Date:* April 2025    *Details:* Focused on eco-friendly aviation technologies. 3. **Hypersonics and High-Speed Flight Fellowship**    *Date:* May 2025    *Details:* Funds projects in hypersonic vehicle development and flight dynamics. 4. **Global Satellite Systems Fellowship**    *Date:* June 2025    *Details:* Supports innovations in satellite communication and navigation. 5. **Unmanned Aerial Systems Fellowship**    *Date:* July 2025    *Details:* Dedicated to advancing drone technologies and autonomous systems. 6. **Space Exploration Robotics Fellowship**    *Date:* August 2025    *Details:* Focuses on robotics for planetary exploration missions. 7. **Advanced Aerodynamics Fellowship**    *Date:* September 2025    *Details:* Funds research on aerodynamics for next-gen aircraft. 8. **Sustainable Aviation Fuels Fellowship**    *Date:* October 2025    *Details:* Encourages research in alternative fuels for aviation. 9. **Aerospace Computational Modeling Fellowship**    *Date:* November 2025    *Details:* Supports AI and ML in simulating aerospace systems. 10. **Global Pioneers in Aerospace Fellowship**    *Date:* December 2025    *Details:* Offers funding for cutting-edge aerospace innovations. #AerospaceEngineering #SpaceTechnology #Hypersonics #SatelliteInnovation #DroneTechnology #SpaceExploration #AdvancedAerodynamics #SustainableAviation #AerospaceResearch #AIinAerospace #AviationFuels #EngineeringFellowships #Fellowships2025 #CareerInAerospace #AerospaceInnovation

🌌 NASA’s Robot Dog Prepares for the Moon! 🐾 🚀 Meet the next explorer for lunar missions—a robot dog! NASA’s quadruped robot, designed to tackle the Moon’s rugged terrain and collect valuable data, is powered by advanced sensors and AI to navigate challenging surfaces. It’s a groundbreaking step in space exploration technology! This innovation isn’t just for space—it also sparks curiosity on Earth. Educational tools inspired by NASA’s design, like our LocoScout quadruped robotics system, bring the excitement of robotics and exploration to students, helping them learn coding, robotics, and STEM concepts hands-on. Curious about how this tech will redefine space missions? Check out our latest blog to see what makes this robot dog mission-ready for the Moon: https://lnkd.in/dkMruPdF

Exploring the Mysteries of Black Holes At Amantah Education, we believe that understanding the universe is not just about studying the stars; it’s about unraveling the mysteries that lie in the vast, dark corners of space. One such enigma is the black hole. A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape it. They form when massive stars collapse under their own gravity, compressing matter into an infinitely small point called a singularity. This singularity is surrounded by an invisible boundary called the event horizon. Once something crosses this boundary, it’s lost to the black hole forever. But black holes aren’t just cosmic vacuum cleaners—they’re fundamental to the universe. They power quasars, influence galaxy formation, and even warp spacetime itself, as predicted by Einstein’s theory of relativity. Recent discoveries, like the first-ever image of a black hole captured in 2019 by the Event Horizon Telescope, have opened up new windows into understanding these fascinating objects. Yet, there’s still so much we don’t know: - What happens inside a black hole? - Can they lead to other universes, as some theories suggest? - How do they evolve over billions of years? At Amantah Education, we aim to inspire the next generation of curious minds to tackle these questions. Our focus on aerospace education equips students with the knowledge and tools to explore the cosmos, from the known to the unknown. Black holes remind us of the power of curiosity and the boundless nature of human imagination. Together, let’s continue the journey to explore the universe’s greatest mysteries. Stay curious, stay inspired! Amantah Education– Where learning meets the stars.#aerospace #aerospaceengineering #aerospaceindustry #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceanddefense #aerospacejobs #innovation #india #AmantahEducation #UAV #Drones #DroneDesign #STEM #aerospace #aerospaceengineering #aerospaceindustry #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceanddefense #aerospacejobs #innovation #india #FormulaSheet #STEMEducation #AmantahEducation #aerospace #aeronautical #aeronautical #aerospaceenginaerospaceindustry #aerospace #aerospaceengineering #aerospaceindustry #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceanddefense #aerospacejobs #innovation #india

ETH Zürich students are developing a #robot that can navigate very low #gravity environments using a jumping-like mode of locomotion ... https://lnkd.in/dQexzVQU

New Project! Newport News Public Schools (Virginia) has hired SEG to evaluate its 2024 DoDEA MCASP grant for Mission STEM: Pioneering Pathways in Robotics and Space Exploration

🌌 Announcing the International Conference on Space Robotics (iSparo) 2024! 🌌 We are thrilled to introduce iSpaRo, a groundbreaking conference taking place in Luxembourg from 24-26 June 2024. This event will be a platform for scientists and industry experts to engage in insightful discussions and share their knowledge on the emerging field of space robotics. Key topics include: * Planetary Exploration * Manipulation in Space * Teleoperation * Perception for Robotics in Space * Orbital Servicing and Debris Removal * Multi-Robot Cooperation/Collaboration * Space Robotic Locomotion & Terramechanics * Space Assembly and Construction * Orbital Robotics iSparo aims to push the boundaries of space robotics by exploring new research and development opportunities. With speakers from both industry and academia, attendees will gain valuable insights and perspectives on the latest advancements in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a pioneering event that will shape the future of space robotics! #iSpaRo2024 #SpaceRobotics #Innovation #Research #Conference #Luxembourg #SpaceExploration #Robotics #TechConference #EmergingTechnologies #SpaceIsThePlace

Alright, let’s get real about GITAI — Torrance’s own robotic rebellion in space tech. They just racked up another $15.5M in a Series B extension, pushing their total to a cool $60.5M, and it’s not just loose change. Sho Nakanose, the mastermind CEO, and Toyotaka Kozuki, PhD, the robotics wizard CTO, have taken this crew from Tokyo’s tech alleys to California’s aerospace turf, aiming to make space operations a hundred times cheaper. Yeah, you heard that right—a hundred times. That’s not some shy ambition; that’s rewiring the whole space game. Now, Gitai isn’t rolling out your everyday robots. We’re talking Inchworms crawling through space stations, Lunar Rover R1.5 getting ready to leave its tracks on the Moon, robotic satellites that just might make human repairs a thing of the past, and EVA/IVA bots built to handle zero-g chaos. These aren’t half-baked prototypes; they’re AS9100 and NIST SP800-171 certified—meaning they’ve got the green light for the toughest missions the cosmos can throw at them. And if NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are already knocking, you know it’s not just hype. They’re diving into Gitai’s tech for the ISS, and that’s not some demo reel; it’s live testing, no safety net. Next up? Gitai’s eyeing lunar infrastructure. That’s right, they’re not just building tech—they’re getting ready to lay the groundwork for life on other planets. They’ve got investors like Maezawa Fund Inc., Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co.,Ltd., and Tycoon Capital Group betting on it, too. Let’s face it, Gitai is the punk rock act in a classical world of space giants. They’re scrappy, they’re smart, and they’re rewriting the script. And if you’re still thinking space robotics belongs to the old school, take a seat because the real innovators just landed. #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Robotics #AerospaceTurf (LOL - get it) #SpaceOperations #LunarTech #Technology #Innovation #VentureCapital #StartupCapital #TechEcosystem #StartupEcosystem #Aerospace #Startups