![The spherical camera floats in the space station. It is white and black with two large camera lenses on the front that are black with a blue ring around them and look like large eyes and has JAXA in small lettering near the top.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/iss070e102490.jpg)
JAXA’s free-flying robotic camera inside the Kibo laboratory module
iss070e102490 (Feb. 27, 2024) JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is testing whether this free-flying robotic camera, known as the JEM Internal Ball Camera 2, can autonomously maneuver and navigate aboard the space station to gather video and imagery. Having a robot perform these tasks could free up crew time for other activities, including conducting scientific research.
Image Credit: JAXA/Satoshi Furukawa
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TakenFebruary 27, 2024
Image CreditJAXA/Satoshi Furukawa
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