Canadarm2 robotic arm

The Canadarm2, the large robotic arm outside 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 any outage raises immediate concerns about station operations. Details on the cause and expected repair timeline remain limited.

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.