‘Just in time for Canada Day’: Spacewalking astronauts repair space station’s huge Canadarm2
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir successfully completed a seven-hour spacewalk to replace a faulty wrist joint on the International Space Station's Canadarm2. The robotic arm has been a critical component for maintenance and cargo operations since its installation in 2001.
Why it matters
Maintaining the Canadarm2 is essential for the continued operation and safety of the International Space Station, as it is a primary tool for external repairs and logistics.
Missions International Space Station 'Just in time for Canada Day': Spacewalking astronauts repair space station's huge Canadarm2 News By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 June 2026 Expedition 74 flight engineers Chris Williams and Jessica Meir replaced wrist joint on the station's workhorse manipulator.
The article provides a straightforward, factual report on a space mission without political or ideological framing.
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