Published August 23, 2011, 12:00 AM


FILE - In this March 15, 2011 file photo provided by NASA, astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander, right, poses with Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station. NASA ground controllers on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 turned on the robot for the first time since it was delivered to the International Space Station in February. (AP Photo/NASA)
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