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In science fiction movies, we often see robots zipping around spacecraft performing various tasks. What was once only science fiction has now come to life on the International Space Station (ISS), where NASA’s trio of free-flying robots called Astrobees assist astronauts and conduct valuable research, including many investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory®.
<p>Researchers are using the Astrobees—named Queen, Honey and Bumble—to test innovative new technology with important applications on future spaceflight missions and back on Earth.</p>
On November 21, 2022, at 4:49 p.m. EDT, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a real-life microgravity science experiment from a group of students who attend iForward, Wisconsin’s Online
Fellows will get the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in future space-related careers.
The ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) “Leveraging the ISS National Lab to Enable Digital Engagement in K-12 and Higher Education” is now open.