Astronauts to Test Free-Flying "Housekeeper" Robots
Washington DC (SPX) Jul 23, 2014 - Inspired by science fiction, three bowling ball-size free-flying Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) have been flying inside the International Space Station since 2006. These satellites provide a test bed for development and research, each having its own power, propulsion, computer, navigation equipment, and physical and electrical connections for hard ... more
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