Suggestion on Development of Chinese Space Manipulator Technology

Abstract

The space manipulator is an integration space mechanical and electrical system,which is an integration system including mechanism,electricity,heat,and control technology.The general research and development situation are summarized in this paper.Three missions are discussed,such as watching and observing the target,in-orbit testing and building,and exploring planets or deep space.The functions and composition of space manipulator are discussed.Five key technologies are suggested,according to engineering application,such as surviving in the space and keeping the performance,space driving and serving,establishing the reference frame and measuring,ground controlling cooperated with space controlling and inculcating,simulation training and environment simulation on the ground.The development in this field is suggested.In the end,the development direction of the Chinese space manipulator has been predicted.