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September 1, 2011 10:18 pm GMT
Yes, that headline sounds a little ridiculous. But it's not much of an exaggeration.Today Google has posted a video showcasing how the Nexus S is being used by NASA to power its SPHERE satellites the free-floating devices that NASA says were actually inspired by the lightsaber sparring droid seen in Star Wars. The satellites have been on the International Space Station since 2006, so they obviously predate Android, but they include a special expansion port that lets NASA add additional sensors and other capabilities.Which is where the Nexus S comes in. After taking a ride up to the ISS on the last manned Shuttle launch, two Nexus S devices are being used by NASA to give these droids err, robotsmore powers.
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The Nexus S Powers NASAs Lightsaber Sparring Spheres, In Space
Yes, that headline sounds a little ridiculous. But it's not much of an exaggeration.Today Google has posted a video showcasing how the Nexus S is being used by NASA to power its SPHERE satellites the free-floating devices that NASA says were actually inspired by the lightsaber sparring droid seen in Star Wars. The satellites have been on the International Space Station since 2006, so they obviously predate Android, but they include a special expansion port that lets NASA add additional sensors and other capabilities.Which is where the Nexus S comes in. After taking a ride up to the ISS on the last manned Shuttle launch, two Nexus S devices are being used by NASA to give these droids err, robotsmore powers.Original Link: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/Pyt4BTMWRXU/
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