Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency checks out a pair of Astrobee robotic free-flyers. The toaster-sized robotic assistants are being tested for their ability to autonomously conduct routine orbital chores, monitor station activities and coordinate maneuvers for future satellite repair techniques
Information
Taken in
Author
NASA
Description
Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency checks out a pair of Astrobee robotic free-flyers. The toaster-sized robotic assistants are being tested for their ability to autonomously conduct routine orbital chores, monitor station activities and coordinate maneuvers for future satellite repair techniques