NASA's Satellite Servicing Projects Division has unveiled a robotic external leak locator (RELL) robot, which will support its missions to the moon. The robot is designed to detect the location of external ammonia leaks from a space station's cooling system and confirm when leaks have been successfully repaired. RELL is already operational on the Robotics Tool Stowage, with a second model set to be launched that will serve as a backup.
NASA's Satellite Servicing Projects Division has unveiled a robotic external leak locator (RELL) robot, which will support its missions to the moon. The robot is designed to detect the location of external ammonia leaks from a space station's cooling system and confirm when leaks have been successfully repaired. RELL is already operational on the International Space Station, with a second model set to be launched that will serve as a backup.