NASA microspine anchor grippers - GIF

[Altair]

NASA microspine anchor grippers designed to grasp rocks on the surfaces of comets and asteroids.




More:

https://www-robotics.jpl.nasa.gov/ta...0015&Video=147


Previously:

NASA KRUSTY nuclear reactor - photo
NASA rocket test platform - GIF
NASA Mate/Demate device to lower space shuttle onto carrier aircraft - GIF and photo
NASA chainmail tire - GIF
astronaut loses $100,000 tool bag during spacewalk

[Elizabeth Greene]

Asteroid miners pay attention; this kit is for you. Latch on, bore it out, and mine it out from the inside.