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Space Station's Main Robotic Arm Has Stopped Working

Original: The large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working

Canadarm2, the large robotic arm aboard the International Space Station, has stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The arm is essential for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would complicate station operations. Details on the cause and possible repairs remain limited, and observers are awaiting confirmation from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.

Why now: The failure of a critical piece of station infrastructure has major implications for ISS operations and resupply missions.

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