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A part of Canadarm2 robotic arm on the ISS broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30.
International Space Station (ISS)
Who
NASA, Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Chris Williams, Jack Hathaway, Josh Kutryk, David Saint-Jacques, Jeremy Hansen
What
A part of Canadarm2 robotic arm on the ISS broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT · 2h 20m ago
Where
International Space Station (ISS) ·
Why
The system demonstrated an elevated motor current in a wrist joint, and arm motion did not occur as expected during routine work on May 27.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The Canadarm2 is crucial for catching cargo ships and performing maintenance, and its offline status impacts ISS operations and supply berthing. Spacewalking astronauts will undertake repairs, which are critical for the station's ongoing functionality.
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