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A pair of toaster-sized Astrobee free-flying robotic assistants are pictured attached to a docking station inside the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory module. The Astrobee docking station provides recharging power, cooling airflow, and data connectivity for the robotic free-flyers.

Astrobees attached to a docking station inside the International Space Station

iss075e0190299 (Oct. 13, 2026) --- A pair of toaster-sized Astrobee free-flying robotic assistants are pictured attached to a docking station inside the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory module. The Astrobee docking station provides recharging power, cooling airflow, and data connectivity for the robotic free-flyers.

Image Credit: NASA/Jessica Watkins
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