Canadarm2, installed by Chris Hadfield, needs repairs. Another Canadian will help out
The Canadarm2 robotic arm on the International Space Station requires repairs due to wear after exceeding its original 15-year design lifespan. Astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir are scheduled to perform a spacewalk to conduct the necessary maintenance.
Why it matters
Maintaining critical infrastructure on the ISS is essential for the continued operation of international space research missions.
The aurora australis crowns Earth's atmosphere in this photograph taken April 3, 2026, from the International Space Station. In the foreground, the Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from a power and data grapple fixture attached to the Harmony module. (Credit: Chris Williams) Canadarm has a broken wrist.
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