NASA tests new robotic spacecraft for space maintenance
NASA 測試用於太空維修的新型機器人太空船
更新於: 2026年9月5日 上午03:00
In a major step for space sustainability, NASA is transforming how we manage orbital assets by shifting from decommissioning satellites to actively maintaining them.
在太空永續發展邁向一大步的過程中，美國國家航空暨太空總署（NASA）正改變我們管理軌道資產的方式，從原本將衛星除役轉變為採取主動維護。
In 2026, a milestone was reached when the robotic spacecraft LINK, developed with startup Katalyst Space, successfully rendezvoused with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
2026年，隨著與新創公司Katalyst Space合作研發的機器人太空船「LINK」成功與尼爾·蓋爾雷斯雨燕天文台（Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory）交會，達成了一項里程碑。
Despite facing initial technical hurdles, engineers stabilized the spacecraft, effectively rescuing the telescope from atmospheric drag.
儘管面臨最初的技術障礙，工程師們仍成功穩定太空船，有效地將該望遠鏡從大氣阻力中救回。
This mission proved that it is possible to extend the life of satellites that were never originally designed for repair.
這項任務證明了為那些最初並未設計為可維修的衛星延長壽命是可行的。
This shift toward 'In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing' (ISAM) marks a transition from massive, government-led programs toward more agile commercial partnerships.
這種轉向「在軌服務、組裝與製造」（ISAM）的趨勢，標誌著從大型政府主導計畫轉向更靈活商業合作模式的轉型。
By mastering autonomous docking and dexterous robotics, NASA and its partners are creating a future where space infrastructure is durable and sustainable, proving that even in the vastness of space, a little maintenance can go a very long way.
透過精通自主對接與靈巧機器人技術，NASA及其合作夥伴正在創造一個太空基礎設施更耐用、更具永續性的未來，證明即使在廣袤的太空中，小小的維護也能發揮巨大的作用。
