The Astrobee is a Research robot developed by NA (United States), launched 2019.
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Overview
Astrobee is a free flying robot designed to work on the International Space Station. It can navigate around the ISS autonomously and perform useful tasks for astronauts. Equipped with an electrically-powered propulsion system using two counter-rotating impellers that generate thrust through 12 steerable nozzles, Astrobee can move or rotate in any direction in microgravity. The robot features a perching arm for gripping handrails, modular bays for guest scientist payloads, and multiple sensors including NavCam, DockCam, PerchCam, HazCam, SciCam, and SpeedCam.
Flagship features
- Designed to reduce routine tasks for astronauts on the ISS
- Comprises three modular robots: Bumble, Honey, and Queen
- Equipped with a perching arm for energy conservation and transport
- Built on the lessons learned from the SPHERES robots
- Notable milestone: first independent operation of multiple robots on April 7, 2022
- Partnered with Arkisys, Inc. for platform maintenance and support
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Deployments
Arkisys, Inc.
Viability
Two Astrobees operated independently on ISS
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 6 kg
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2019
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 1958
Detailed specifications
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- cameras,sensors
Other12
- Height Mm
- 318
- Applications
- research
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Model Variants
- Bumble,Honey,Queen
- Company Country
- US
- Navigation Type
- vision
- Deployment Notes
- Deployed on the International Space Station.
- Industries Served
- space exploration
- Availability Status
- available
- Programming Interface
- no_code_gui,teleoperation
- Additional Information
- - Designed to reduce routine tasks for astronauts on the ISS. - Comprises three modular robots: Bumble, Honey, and Queen. - Equipped with a perching arm for energy conservation and transport. - Built on the lessons learned from the SPHERES robots. - Notable milestone: first independent operation of multiple robots on April 7, 2022. - Partnered with Arkisys, Inc. for platform maintenance and support.
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Arkisys, Inc.source ↗
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Company milestones
- Apr 2022DeploymentTwo Astrobees operated independently on ISS
- Apr 2022DeploymentTwo Astrobees worked independently in separate ISS modules
- Apr 2022DeploymentQueen and Bumble work independently in ISS modules
- Apr 2022DeploymentAstrobee robots achieved an in-space first
- Nov 2019DeploymentHoney deployed on the ISS
- Jul 2019DeploymentQueen launched to the ISS
- Jul 2019DeploymentThird Astrobee robot launched
- Jun 2019DeploymentBumble first free flight in space
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Astrobee?
- The Astrobee is developed by NA, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Astrobee?
- The Astrobee is a Research robot made by NA.
- How much does the Astrobee cost?
- Pricing for the Astrobee is not publicly listed — contact NA for a quote.
- When was the Astrobee launched?
- The Astrobee was launched in 2019.
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