Interview on the Future of On‑Orbit Labor
At the 2026 Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, journalist Mike Gruss spoke with Ethan Barajas, CEO and co‑founder of Icarus Robotics.
The discussion focused on how robotic systems might help astronauts perform repetitive tasks in space.
Barajas noted that autonomous grippers and mobile platforms have already undergone initial testing in ground facilities.
Attendees showed interest in how such technologies could improve the safety and efficiency of future space missions.