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Article "BB-8 Flies? Adorable Japanese Drone Ball Tours Space Station"
by Elizabeth Howell
July 18, 2017
https://youtu.be/ojFNo19HYSo
Int-Ball: The cute floating Japanese camera on the ISS
Published on Jul 28, 2017
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JAXA, Japan’s space agency, has sent a new robot to the International Space Station called Int-Ball. It's a floating ball-shaped camera robot, controlled by a team on Earth using a series of propellers.
https://youtu.be/EVzaJar7l6E
Int-Ball Letter Vol. 6: Secret of Int-Ball’s round body
Published on Oct 16, 2017
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JAXA has disclosed “Int-Ball Letter” Vol. 6 in which the latest video of the Kibo’s internal drone on the International Space Station (ISS) is presented.
This time, we will introduce why Int-Ball is completely round-shaped.
To realize a smooth sphere with an intricate structure inside, we apply advanced technology to Int-Ball’s interior frames and exterior created by a 3D printer for surface treatment and processing.
We will also present you the latest video of the Int-Ball under initial checkout.