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The decentralized robust servomechanism problem (DRSP) for large flexible space structures (LFSS) under sensor and actuator failures is considered. Failure conditions are modelled by failure matrices. This permits a unified treatment of sensor and actuator failures. For colocated LFSS, stabilization, tracking of constant set points, and regulating constant disturbances can be simultaneously handled using a decentralized tuning PID output-feedback controller. Necessary and sufficient conditions for solvability of the DRSP for colocated LFSS under sensor and actuator failures are derived. Two detailed examples demonstrate the effectiveness of the controller.