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This chapter supplies a short introductory overview of human and robotic space exploration, stressing the need for man-machine cooperation in exploration. The various types of robotic missions in LEO, deep space and on planets and their basic requirements are shortly summarized.
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Genta, G. (2012). Introduction. In: Introduction to the Mechanics of Space Robots. Space Technology Library, vol 26. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-1796-1_1
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