Experiment

Release on updated images of Kibo's internal drone "Int-Ball" (Int-Ball Letter Vol. 5)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has disclosed "Int-Ball Letter" Vol. 5 in which the latest video of the Kibo's internal drone on the International Space Station (ISS) is presented.

This time, we will introduce how Int-Ball has grown as a buddy of ISS crew members. After its launch in June 2017, Int-Ball underwent the initial checkout on the ISS by NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson and Astronaut Jack Fischer.

They returned to Earth on September 3, 2017 (JST). Let's get a glimpse of the 3-month challenge and interaction that Int-Ball and they had on the ISS.

Int-Ball Letter Vol. 1: Started working in space!

Int-Ball Letter Vol. 2: Body control

Int-Ball Letter Vol. 3: Exploring inside "Kibo"!

Int-Ball Letter Vol. 4: Encounter with Astronaut Kanai

See here for further information on Int-Ball and the first disclosures of images: 
First disclosure of images taken by the Kibo's internal drone "Int-Ball"

See here for further information on the Miniaturized Attitude Control Sensors and Actuators in an All-in-one Module installed in the Int-Ball: 
JAXA Research and Development Directorate

*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)