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spaceflight2 years ago

Astrobee robot returns to ISS hive in NASA's groundbreaking mission

NASA's Astrobee robot named Honey has returned to the International Space Station (ISS) after a flight to Earth for repairs. The cube-shaped robot, along with its companions Bumble and Queen, is designed to assist astronauts with tasks such as documenting experiments and taking inventory. Honey successfully disengaged from its docking station, maneuvered through the space station, and redocked without crew supervision. The Astrobee fleet, managed by NASA's Ames Research Center, arrived on the ISS in 2019 and has been used for mid-air maneuvers and autonomous flight.

space2 years ago

Astrobee Robots Power Up as Space Station Communication Restored

The International Space Station (ISS) has restored full communication after a temporary loss of power to the ground communication equipment. The Expedition 69 crew members engaged in various tasks, including powering on the Astrobee free-flying robots, conducting safety drills, and performing maintenance activities. NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg participated in a Zero Robotics dry run, assisting ground teams with software test runs for the student competition. The crew also prepared for Northrop Grumman's upcoming resupply mission and conducted health measurements using ultrasound technology.