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A free-flying robot designed to handle cargo on the International Space Station just aced its final major tests in microgravity. JOY will launch in 2027 to free up astronauts for more important research work.
A free-flying robot named JOY will launch to the International Space Station in 2027 to handle routine tasks so astronauts can focus on important research. The startup behind it just locked in NASA-proven batteries to power their helpful flying assistant.
Researchers have created nature-inspired micro-drones that mimic dandelion seeds to explore Mars' massive lava tubes, which stretch over 746 miles and are eight times wider than Earth's volcanic caves. The innovative robots could unlock secrets hidden beneath the Red Planet's surface.
A New York robotics company will send a free-flying robot to the International Space Station to handle routine tasks and help astronauts work more safely. The 2027 mission could pave the way for autonomous helpers on future space stations.
A free-flying robot with mechanical arms will launch to the International Space Station in 2027 to take over repetitive tasks and give astronauts more time for groundbreaking research. The mission marks a major step toward autonomous helpers working safely alongside humans in space.
