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Completed TRL 4 (started at 4, targeting 4)
TALISMAN greatly improves the state-of-the-art in space robotics by significantly increasing manipulator reach and dexterity while reducing mass and complexity. It provides new capabilities that can be used for asteroid retrieval missions and other activities, such as astronaut positioning, payload retrieval, in-space assembly and satellite servicing.
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