NASA's first Astrobee robot is now flying around the ISS

Astronauts in the International Space Station have some flying robot company, with the first of three Astrobee ‘bots taking flight. NASA dispatched two of the cuboid trio to the ISS earlier in the year, where the robots will eventually help out with housekeeping tasks, take part in scientific experiments, and generally make the whole place seem more futuristic. First to …