Astrobee
[production]space · food-service · 2 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
NASA Ames Research CenterForm Factor
space
Lifecycle
production
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
2
Target Price
Custom Quote
- PRODUCTION
Description
Three cube-shaped free-flying robots that navigate the ISS interior autonomously via vision-based navigation and fan propulsion (Bumble, Honey, Queen).
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.nasa.gov/technology/robotics/nasa-seeks-input-for-astrobee-free-flying-space-robots/
- maturity
- production
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- space
- manufacturer
- NASA Ames Research Center
- deployments count
- 2
- Maturity stage
- production
- Role
- ISS free-flyer
- Autonomy
- autonomous vision-based free-flight
- Height cm
- 30.5
- Weight kg
- 6
- Robot
- Astrobee free-flying autonomous robots for the ISS
- Focus
- Space robotics research
- Product
- Astrobee free-flying autonomous ISS robots
- Division
- Intelligent Robotics Group
Safety record
No incidents on record for Astrobee.
FAQ
What is Astrobee?
Three cube-shaped free-flying robots that navigate the ISS interior autonomously via vision-based navigation and fan propulsion (Bumble, Honey, Queen).
Is Astrobee actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Astrobee is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of Astrobee?
Astrobee's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Height: 30.5 cm; Weight: 6 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Astrobee?
Astrobee is made by NASA Ames Research Center, based in Mountain View, California, USA, founded in 1939.
Where is Astrobee deployed?
2 verified deployments of Astrobee are on the DEPLOY registry, including at International Space Station, Earth Orbit, International Space Station.
Can you buy Astrobee?
Astrobee is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Astrobee?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Astrobee include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, spacevan.
How does Astrobee compare to Chang'e Lander?
Astrobee and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Astrobee has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Astrobee a top space?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Astrobee ranks in roughly the top 17% of space models tracked by the registry.
What is Astrobee's maturity stage?
Astrobee is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is Astrobee safe?
Astrobee has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What is the NASA Astrobee robot?
Astrobee is NASA's free-flying robotic system designed to work on the International Space Station. It navigates around the ISS autonomously, performing routine duties to help astronauts reduce time on chores and focus more on research. Astrobee is a cube-shaped robot that uses fans for propulsion in microgravity.