Drones in Space
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Matthew N. O. Sadiku
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX USA -
Uwakwe C. Chukwu
Department of Engineering Technology, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC, USA -
Janet O. Sadiku
Juliana King University, Houston, TX, USA
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- Keywords:
- drones unmanned aircrafts unmanned aerial vehicles space exploration space drones
- Abstract
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Drones are being utilized across the globe for various diverse uses by commercial, state, military, and individual users. In recent years, there has been a tendency to design and develop concepts of drones and robotic systems for planetary exploration. The integration of drones into space transportation and exploration represents a paradigm shift in how we approach the cosmos. Drones can make space more accessible, cost-effective, and efficient. Scientists use them to complement rovers and other observatory equipment to collect space data. Drones are expected to play a key role in the future of space exploration. This paper explores major applications, benefits, and challenges of drones in space exploration.