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Icarus Robotics completes four-flight parabolic test campaign ahead of planned 2027 ISS mission

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Icarus Robotics completed a four-flight parabolic campaign testing its free-flying robot, advancing preparations for a planned first mission to the International Space Station in 2027. The tests mark a key step in validating the system for microgravity operations ahead of the orbital demonstration.

Discovered 2026-09-17T06:05:10.214951-07:00 | 2026-09-17T06:05:10.214951-07:00

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  • The four-flight campaign provides a microgravity test milestone for Icarus Robotics’ free-flying robot before its planned 2027 ISS mission.
  • The project illustrates the continued development of privately built robotic systems for operations in crewed orbital environments.
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