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title: Smart Hydraulics in Space Exploration
description: Hydraulic systems play a vital role in space exploration. By helping engineers perform daily tasks, hydraulics helps space exploration function easily.
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Posted on [August 17, 2023](https://blog.brennaninc.com/hydraulics-space-exploration)
# Smart Hydraulics in Space Exploration
Written by
### [John Joyce](https://blog.brennaninc.com/author/john-joyce)
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[Aerospace](https://blog.brennaninc.com/topic/aerospace)
With the importance of technological advancements in driving societal growth, the integration of smart hydraulics into space travel has played a pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration. The space industry has embraced smart hydraulics for unparalleled innovation and remarkable efficiency. In this blog post, you will learn about the progress achieved through smart hydraulics, exploring their profound impact on space exploration.
## Power and precision in space
Hydraulic systems are found in heavy equipment, industrial machinery, transportation and even household appliances that effectively impact everyday life. In the space industry, smart hydraulics are often used to control [landing gear](https://blog.brennaninc.com/the-vital-role-of-hydraulic-systems-in-aircrafts), flaps, rudders and brakes. These technological advancements are capable of withstanding high force while maintaining meticulous control. Smart hydraulics allow these systems to function with maximum power while having an accurate size - to - power ratio.
Space shuttles need smart hydraulics to ensure efficient operations in [extreme conditions](https://blog.brennaninc.com/the-significance-of-pressure-and-temperature-in-aerospace-hydraulics). Engineers have designed unique smart hydraulic systems for space exploration to fulfill unique challenges in an unnatural environment. These systems allow astronauts to reliably control robotic arms, power solar array developments and perform various maintenance tasks with precise control.
Smart hydraulics leverage a combination of conventional hydraulics and electronic sensors that collect and process data sent to actuators for monitoring environmental conditions instantaneously. These developments have been essential to space exploration. They allow astronauts to adjust fluid flow, increase performance rates and ensure safety in an extremely demanding closed loop method.
## A safer alternative with more data
Scientists , astronauts and engineers can perform data analysis from a safer distance while making better - informed decisions. Giving smart hydraulics the ability to transmit raw data directly to control teams allows engineers to make the most informed decisions while staying safely on the [ground](https://blog.brennaninc.com/mro-aviation-on-hydraulic-and-pneumatic-systems) at a mission control station. This helps improve the efficiency, speed and effectiveness of decision - making.
Smart hydraulics are a safer alternative to heavy material inside a space shuttle or station. With weight being a crucial factor at the launch pad during take off, any way to ensure a stable and equal weight in a space shuttle is beneficial. Instilling a lightweight hydraulic system will ensure the fuel efficiency of the space shuttle and the efficiency of any rovers that are driven through space.
Integrating smart hydraulics in space exploration is a large step forward in technological advancement and scientific research. While there are challenges that astronauts, scientists and engineers must overcome, the benefits of hydraulics in space exploration are immense. These systems allow aerospace equipment to function quickly, safely and efficiently in an extremely difficult environment. As we explore the vastness of the universe, smart hydraulic systems play a key role in space exploration.
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Sources:
- [Frontiers](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2018.00051/full)
- [Air & Hydraulic Equipment, Inc.](https://aheinfo.com/news/smart-hydraulic-systems-are-the-future/)
- [Engineeringclicks](https://www.engineeringclicks.com/hydraulics-in-space/)
- [Worldwide Hydraulic Professionals](https://whyps.com/hydraulics-in-space)
[Hydraulics in Everyday Life ](https://blog.brennaninc.com/hydraulics-in-everyday-life) [Harnessing the Power of Data: Exploring Smart Hydraulic Systems](https://blog.brennaninc.com/exploring-smart-hydraulic-systems)
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