{"id":188077,"date":"2026-06-30T15:32:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=188077"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:02:26","slug":"just-in-time-for-canada-day-spacewalking-astronauts-repair-space-stations-huge-canadarm2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=188077","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Just in time for Canada Day\u2019: Spacewalking astronauts repair space station\u2019s huge Canadarm2"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Two NASA astronauts gave a robotic arm a hand up \u2014 or rather, a replacement wrist joint \u2014 during a successful spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday (June 30).<\/p>\n

Chris Williams and Jessica Meir, both flight engineers on the station’s Expedition 74 crew, spent seven hours and 20 minutes repairing the Canadarm2<\/u><\/a> remote manipulator system (RMS) after it was observed drawing current but not moving as expected in late May. The 58-foot-long (18 meters) arm has been in regular use since it was installed on the orbiting outpost in April 2001.<\/p>\n

“For over 25 years, the Canadarm2 has been a crucial part of the International Space Station<\/u><\/a>. The arm was key to our orbiting laboratory and continues to be a workhorse that we rely on. Whether it is performing maintenance or replacing equipment, moving and operating payloads, catching cargo vehicles or helping us out during spacewalks<\/u><\/a>, the arm has played and will continue to play an essential role in our work on orbit,” Williams said as the spacewalk ended.<\/p>\n

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Expedition 74 flight engineer Chris Williams peaks out from behind the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robot arm during a spacewalk on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. <\/span>(Image credit: NASA)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“It is also a testament to international cooperation,” he added. “Canada, the U.S. and the world have come together to make this program a success. We are honored \u2026 that we were able to give the arm a helping hand.”<\/p>\n

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