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- 1ISS's main robotic arm has stopped working▼The large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/the-l
The large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The Canadarm2-style manipulator is a critical tool for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so any outage raises questions about station operations and resupply. Details on the cause of the failure and prospects for repair remain limited.
- 2NASA and SpaceX Prepare Crew-13 Mission to Space Station●What You Need to Know About NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Mission
NASA has published details on its SpaceX Crew-13 mission, outlining what to expect from the next crewed flight to the International Space Station. The overview covers the mission's crew, launch plans and objectives. It continues the regular rotation of astronaut transport flights operated by SpaceX under NASA's commercial crew programme, keeping the station staffed and research running.
- 3NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Rocket Arrives at Launch Pad●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Rocket Arrives at Launch Pad
The rocket that will carry NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station has arrived at its launch pad, a standard step ahead of liftoff. The milestone signals final preparations are underway for the next crew rotation flight, with launch expected once preflight checks and reviews are complete.
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NASA astronaut Kayla Barron, from Richland, Washington, has been named to command a second space mission. Barron previously flew to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Crew-3 mission in 2021, and the new command marks a significant career milestone. Local and space-community audiences are following the announcement, which highlights her rising profile within the astronaut corps.