Canadarm2 robotic arm

The large robotic arm aboard the International Space Station has stopped functioning, according to Ars Technica. The Canadarm2 is essential for catching cargo spacecraft, moving equipment, and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would complicate station operations. Details on the cause of the malfunction and any repair plans were not included in the available reporting.

The Canadarm2, the large robotic arm aboard the International Space Station, has stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The arm is critical for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would complicate station operations. Details on the cause of the failure and whether engineers can restore it have not been made clear.

NASA says it is currently unable to move the International Space Station's large robotic arm, the Canadarm2, for the time being. The arm is essential for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks outside the orbiting laboratory. Few further details about the cause of the problem or expected repair timeline have been released, and observers are waiting for updates from the agency.