NASA’s Astrobee Robots Seek Commercial Captain: A New Era for Space Robotics Begins

NASA’s Astrobee robots—Honey, Bumble, and Queen—are preparing for a historic transition that signals the next stage in space robotics. Originally developed as free-flying autonomous assistants aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Astrobee is now poised to enter commercial territory. This change aligns with NASA’s broader goal to commercialize low-Earth orbit (LEO) and create a sustainable…