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Astronaut Kate Rubins poses with a pair of AstroBee robotic assistants

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Feb 11, 2021
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Astronaut Kate Rubins poses with a pair of AstroBee robotic assistants
Astronaut Kate Rubins poses with a pair of AstroBee robotic assistants.

iss064e029280 (Feb. 4, 2021) — NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins poses with a pair of AstroBee robotic assistants inside the Japanese Kibo laboratory module. The cube-shaped, toaster-sized robots are being tested for their ability to autonomously navigate and maneuver inside the orbiting lab.