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‘Just in time for Canada Day’: Spacewalking astronauts repair space station’s huge Canadarm2
Original from SPACE.com: ‘Just in time for Canada Day’: Spacewalking astronauts repair space station’s huge Canadarm2

‘Just in time for Canada Day’: Spacewalking astronauts repair space station’s huge Canadarm2

On June 30, 2026, Expedition 74 flight engineers Chris Williams and Jessica Meir successfully completed a seven-hour spacewalk at the International Space Station. The mission involved replacing a wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robot arm, a critical component used for various tasks, including satellite deployment and maintenance of the space station. This repair was essential to ensure the continued functionality of the robotic arm, which plays a vital role in supporting operations and research aboard the ISS. The spacewalk exemplified the ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing the capabilities of the station, highlighting the importance of human ingenuity in the challenging environment of space.

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