Two of NASA’s ISS space robots worked independently of one another, but at the same time.
This is the first time more than one of these space bots operated simultaneously and without much external support.
Not every worker aboard the International Space Station is a human.
As a matter of fact, not every worker is an organic life-form.
They’re NASA’s flying robot helpersknown as the Astrobees.
Honey and Bumble went up first, and were soon followed by Queen.
They’ve now reached a milestone in their journey.
Astrobees Queen and Bumble working alongside astronauts aboard the ISS.
Pastel yellow Honey must have had duties elsewhere.
These droids aren’t the first synthetic laborers to grace Earth’s orbit.
Eventually, the Astrobees are meant to take over for Spheres, giving their predecessors a well-earned retirement.