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Astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Megan McArthur participate in the Pilote experiment

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May 28, 2021
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Astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Megan McArthur participate in the Pilote experiment
Astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Megan McArthur participate in the Pilote experiment.

iss065e073987 (May 26, 2021) — Expedition 65 Flight Engineers Thomas Pesquet and Megan McArthur participate in the Pilote experiment. The experiment from the European Space Agency uses virtual reality gear and tests a crew member’s aptitude when maneuvering a computer-generated robotic arm toward a target. Results may influence the design of workstations and interfaces for future spacecraft and space habitats.