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NASA astronaut Suni Williams poses with adorable tentacle-armed Astrobee robot on ISS (photo)
By Samantha Mathewson published
An Astrobee robotic free-flyer with tentacle-like arms was tested in a demonstration experiment aboard the space station.

SpaceX launches its 30th Dragon cargo mission to the ISS (video)
By Josh Dinner last updated
SpaceX launched its 30th cargo mission to the ISS for NASA this afternoon (March 21), carrying 3 tons of supplies and scientific hardware to the orbiting lab.

NASA's Astrobee robot 'Honey' flies home to its International Space Station hive
By Elizabeth Howell published
A robotic free-flying robot from NASA is back in space after a year-long pit stop for repairs and maintenance. The Astrobee trio tests science and self-servicing by robots in space.

Tiny Robot 'Bumbles' Through the Air Aboard Space Station
By Chelsea Gohd published
In June, Bumble the Astrobee took its first flight in microgravity aboard the International Space Station.
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