Abstract Basics concepts on Gravitation, centripetal, and centrifugal forces. History of the Universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of objects and structures. Birth and death of stars. Bodies in the solar system. Earth rotation, escape velocity, motion of objects in orbit, magnetic field. Biography Prof. Luigina Feretti graduated in Physics at the University Read More
Abstract This lecture will explore and discuss the key structural, institutional, as well as theoretical and mathematical transformations necessary for a sustainable human civilisation capable of sustainable outer space development and exploration. The lecture will also address the main reasons why our current efforts, however valiant, will struggle to deliver the results we seek without Read More
Abstract Robotics plays a key role in space exploration, and will still be a key tool for expanding human frontiers in the solar system. Robotics is applicable in the orbital domain, for satellite maintenance, assembly of large structures in orbit, or in-station servicing. For planetary exploration, robots offer multiple options for telepresence of humans in Read More
