In a complete reversal of the usual Nasa 'robotics in space' achievements, anastronaut in orbit drove a rover on Earth.
The test was the first of its kind and was designed to test the skills and technology needed to control vehicles on the moon or Mars remotely.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, an engineer aboard the International Space Station (ISS), took control of a K10 Rover at the Ames research centre in California.
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The K10 rover
Cassidy could monitor the rover using a real-time video feed as simulated a mission to deploy a polyimide-film antenna.
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The rover with the antenna trailing from the back
A purpose built landscape had been created to mimic conditions on Earth although distinctly terrestrial winds caused a few problems.

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