Electronic, interactive space-based toy system

Abstract

There is provided space-based toys that are present on space vehicles like the International Space Station, equipment on the launch pad awaiting launch to space, toys in transit from earth to space, toys in space where they may be in orbit around planets or other bodies or even traveling through space. The space-based toy may be a payload installed on a space object, may be a complete and self-sustaining space vehicle, or may integrate into a payload or space vehicle with the ability to gather additional input or to influence or control the equipment or space vehicle. The space-based toy is constructed to withstand the environment of earth, space, and heavenly bodies, as required. The space-based toy has its own set of sensors and/or actuators and are able to communicate wirelessly with other space-based toys and earth-based toys using a traditional ground system.

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