Canadarm2 Gets New Wrist in Space | Vancouver News

Canada’s iconic Canadarm2, the robotic arm on the ISS that’s been working since 2001, is getting a much-needed wrist replacement during a six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk next Tuesday. Designed for easy swaps, this repair is part of a long-term plan — and the old joint will even be sent back to Earth for study. Astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir, both seasoned spacewalkers, will tackle the complex fix live on NASA’s YouTube channel at 6 AM Eastern. Even as the station prepares for retirement around 2030, this essential arm remains vital — and its maintenance proves space tech can age like a classic car, still running strong with a little TLC. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc02e017e3d9b215