Long structural components are transported to space in modular segments and assembled on orbit
Evidence from aerospace and robotics literature strongly supports the concept that large space structures and long structural components are transported in compact modular segments and assembled on orbit.
The retrieved literature contains multiple peer-reviewed studies detailing the engineering, packaging, and robotic assembly of modular components and trusses in space. Papers [0], [1], [3], and [8] specifically address transporting and assembling modular structural components in orbit, directly supporting the claim. The remaining papers are tangential and do not contradict the claim.
Shi Y, Xu Q, Shi R, Liu H, Zhang M, Hou X, Wang W, Deng Z. Bionic Robot with Multifunctional Leg-Arm Mechanism for In-Orbit Assembly of Space Trusses.. 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9090550
The paper discusses robotic systems specifically designed for the in-orbit assembly of space trusses from individual components.
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Chapin S, Chapin W, Komendera E. Semantic and fiducial-aided graph simultaneous localization and mapping (SF-GraphSLAM) for robotic in-space assembly and servicing of large truss structures.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.3389/frobt.2025.1426676
The study outlines methods for robotic in-space assembly and servicing of large truss structures using modular components.
Li H, Lyu S, Ma X, Shi Y, Yu Z, Chen X, Zhou X. Influences of Errors in Modular-Assembled Antenna on Radiation Characteristics.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/s25144244
The research highlights modular-assembled antennas as an effective solution for constructing super-large structures in orbit.
W. V. Brewer. Package Configuration for High Performance Storage and Retrieval of Cylindrical Components Robotically Assembled Into Large Structures in Space. 1994. https://doi.org/10.1115/detc1994-0383
The paper addresses the packaging and transportation of cylindrical components that are robotically assembled into large structures in space.
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