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The Challenge | Design by Nature

Design an autonomous free-flyer to inspect a spacecraft for damage from Micro-Meteoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD).

Autonomous spacecraft damage detection system L.A.P.C.A.

L.A.P.C.A. taking photos around automatically

L.A.P.C.A.

Our team is working on an autonomous solution to inspect a spacecraft for damage from Micro-Meteoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD). We were inspired by the anatomy of dogs and cats, especially their ability to pin the legs to the body.

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