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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
NASA’s First Astrobee Robot starts flying in the space, recently. It was named as;
A
Bunny
B
Robocop
C
Gerry
D
Bumble
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NASA’s Astrobee robot, named Bumble, demonstrates a baby step of free flight by rotating in space.

Detailed explanation-2: -Astrobee, NASA’s new free-flying robotic system, will help astronauts reduce time they spend on routine duties, leaving them to focus more on the things that only humans can do.

Detailed explanation-3: -Robonaut 2 - The first humanoid robot in space.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to CNET, some robots currently exploring space include Dextre, Voyager 1 and 2, Hubble Space Telescope, Cassini, Robonaut 2, Rosetta, Dawn, Mars Express, Curiosity, Opportunity, 2001 Mars Odyssey, Advanced Composition Explorer, Hayabusa 2, Juno, Mars Orbiter Mission, New Horizons and more to come.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first Robonaut, R1, was built as a ground prototype to explore the potential for a humanoid robot to help astronauts during spacewalks by preparing worksites and providing an extra pair of dexterous hands during maintenance tasks.

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