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In April 2001, the crew of Shuttle Endeavour bolted a Canadian-built robotic arm to the outside of the International Space Station knowing that pieces of it would eventually wear out, and twenty-five

In April 2001, the crew of Shuttle Endeavour bolted a Canadian-built robotic arm to the outside of the International Space Station knowing that pieces of it would eventually wear out, and twenty-five
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NASA is preparing for a spacewalk to replace a failed wrist joint on the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm. The arm, which has been in operation since 2001, experienced a motor current failure that rendered it immobile.

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Canadarm2 is essential for ISS maintenance and cargo operations; its repair is critical for the continued safety and functionality of the space station.

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Canadarm2 has been bolted to the outside of the International Space Station since April 2001, working in shifts measured in years rather than hours.

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