ROBOT / SPACE STATION ROBOTIC ARM
Canadarm2
Large robotic arm on the International Space Station used to move payloads, support assembly, and assist visiting vehicles.
MakerCanadian Space Agency
Introduced2001
StatusOperational
Field snapshot
| Manufacturer | Canadian Space Agency |
|---|---|
| Category | space station robotic arm |
| Operating classification | Space |
| Страна | Canada |
| Introduced | 2001 |
| Program status | Operational |
Published specifications
Values retain their published units, evidence basis and observation date. Unlike specifications are not silently normalized.
| Specification | Published value | Basis | As of / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 17 m | Primary Source | 2026-08-20 Источник ↗ |
| Joint Count | 7 joints | Primary Source | 2026-08-20 Источник ↗ |
| System Class | space station robotic arm | Primary Source | Observation date not published Источник ↗ |
Capabilities and applications
orbital manipulation
payload capture
station maintenance support