In science fiction movies, we often see robots zipping around spacecraft performing various tasks. What was once only science fiction has now come to life on the International Space Station (ISS), where NASA’s trio of free-flying robots called Astrobees assist astronauts and conduct valuable research, including many investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory®.
<p>Researchers are using the Astrobees—named Queen, Honey and Bumble—to test innovative new technology with important applications on future spaceflight missions and back on Earth.</p>
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