NASA, for the time being, is unable to move the space station's large robotic arm
Just a flesh wound NASA ‘troubleshooting’ transporter for space station’s robotic arm [Updated] NASA isn’t saying much. Eric Berger – Sep 28, 2026 12:03 pm | 69 The Canadarm2 robotic arm attaches the BEAM module to the International Space Station. Credit: NASA The Canadarm2 robotic arm attaches the BEAM module to the International Space Station.
- ▪Just a flesh wound NASA ‘troubleshooting’ transporter for space station’s robotic arm [Updated] NASA isn’t saying much.
- ▪Eric Berger – Sep 28, 2026 12:03 pm | 69 The Canadarm2 robotic arm attaches the BEAM module to the International Space Station.
- ▪Credit: NASA The Canadarm2 robotic arm attaches the BEAM module to the International Space Station.
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Just a flesh wound NASA ‘troubleshooting’ transporter for space station’s robotic arm [Updated] NASA isn’t saying much. The problem may be temporary. Eric Berger – Sep 28, 2026 12:03 pm | 69 The Canadarm2 robotic arm attaches the BEAM module to the International Space Station. Credit: NASA The Canadarm2 robotic arm attaches the BEAM module to the International Space Station. Credit: NASA Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Recently, the astronauts on board the International Space Station performed a routine “walk-off” maneuver with the large, 58-foot-long robotic arm attached to the orbiting laboratory.
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