Japanese robotic camera welcomed aboard space station

Remotely controlled drone aims to save time on photography

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The Int-Ball in action on the International Space Station. (Photo courtesy of JAXA)

KENTA KURIHARA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese astronauts on the International Space Station have been joined by a floating camera drone developed by the space agency as an important -- and cute -- partner for the crew.

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