The space shuttle repair and maintenance is often very challenging and require very specific Space Robotics & Automated Systems that are interconnected via Satellite Communication Systems.
A huge question, tourism in space companies may have such interests.
In my opinion, in orbit satellite refueling system represents the recent most important achievement in space robotics for the future developement of satellite coomunication systems.
This will enable longer satellite's life within orbit. This method will be very supportive to all other future plans for space missions with impact on financial bugdet.
In my knowlege the first tests are succesfully done by 2015 , 2016 and NASA is planning to apply this method by 2020. Please visit:
https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/6/13855296/nasa-restore-l-space-systems-loral-refuel-satellites
1. Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking: Autonomous rendezvous and docking technology enables spacecraft to autonomously dock at a specified point in space, allowing for maintenance and repairs to be performed remotely.
2. On-Orbit Robotic Servicing: On-orbit robotic servicing technology enables spacecraft to be serviced and maintained remotely, eliminating the need for astronauts to travel to each craft in order to perform maintenance.
3. Teleoperated Robotics: Teleoperated robotics technology enables spacecraft to be controlled remotely, providing greater flexibility and responsiveness to changes in the environment.
4. Satellite Inspection: Satellite inspection technology allows spacecraft to be inspected remotely, providing a detailed picture of their condition and helping to identify areas that require maintenance or repair.
5. Automated Maintenance and Repair: Automated maintenance and repair technology enables spacecraft to be serviced and maintained remotely using robotic technology, allowing for more efficient and timely repairs and maintenance.
6. On-Orbit Assembly: On-orbit assembly technology allows for spacecraft components to be assembled remotely, eliminating the need for astronauts to travel to each craft in order to assemble components.
7. Global Satellite Communication Systems: Global satellite communication systems enable spacecraft to communicate with each other and with ground control, allowing for data and commands to be transferred quickly and accurately.
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