A robot just built a structure autonomously in space for the 1st time ever

On November 20, 2023, a robot successfully constructed a portion of an antenna while operating in orbit around Earth. This marks the first instance of autonomous construction performed by a robotic system within outer space. The experiment utilized the Canadarm3 robotic arm on the International Space Station to complete this task. Scientists believe this demonstration represents a significant step toward future capabilities for assembling complex structures outside our planet. Successfully building larger instruments like space telescopes or satellites will be possible with this technology.