Robot cube explores the International Space Station photo of the day for Nov. 3, 2026
NASA's Astrobee robots continue to assist astronauts on the International Space Station seven years after their initial deployment. These toaster-sized, free-flying units help with routine tasks and technology testing in the Kibo laboratory.
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The ongoing success of autonomous robotic assistants in space demonstrates the viability of human-robot collaboration for long-term orbital missions.
Missions International Space Station Robot cube explores the International Space Station | Space photo of the day for Nov. 3, 2026 News By Chelsea Gohd Published 3 November 2026 This Astrobee is hard at work.
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A tiny robot cube is zipping around the International Space Station, trying to help astronauts with the endless challenging tasks onboard.
Reminiscent of Rocky rolling around the lab helping out Dr. Ryland Grace in Project Hail Mary, the Astrobee robot is a helpful assistant for astronauts aboard the space station .
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