Source: China – South China Morning PostA large robotic snake of unprecedented strength, flexibility and lifespan has been built to explore space, the Chinese research team behind the project said amid long-running concerns about China’s potential to damage other nations’ satellites.The 1.5-metre (5-foot) long robot that attaches to a spacecraft consists of nine segments, each capable of generating a torque of 190 Newton-metres, nearly double that produced by a 1,200cc Harley-Davidson Iron motorcycle.The joints between segments can…Read More