Made in Space and Tethers Unlimited will pursue two systems for plastic recycling after receiving funding from NASA. Their solutions could cut how much material needs to be shipped into space. Read more »
The “flock” of Doves will be released late this month or in February at the earliest, when they will begin sending back high-quality images of the Earth. Read more »
Kirobo will aid on experiments and provide companionship for incoming ISS commander Koichi Wakata. He is built to perform in zero gravity and can recognize speech and faces. Read more »