NASA is testing a new type of gamma-ray sensor during an upcoming robotic demonstration mission. According to NASA, the prototype detector will be mounted on a robotic arm as part of the agency's Fly Foundational Robots initiative. Gamma-ray detectors help scientists study high-energy phenomena in space, from stellar explosions to distant cosmic events. By pairing the sensors with robotic systems, NASA aims to advance both detection capabilities and the autonomous tools needed to deploy instruments in extreme environments.

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