Why NASA Would Take C-3PO to Space But Not R2-D2 or BB-8 | WIRED

Dec 8, 2015 · 0:02:12

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Roboticist Brett Kennedy analyzes Star Wars droids' space viability.
C-3PO is deemed more plausible for space travel than others.
The episode assesses fictional robots against NASA's standards.

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