Astronauts repair robotic arm during spacewalk on the ISS
Canadarm2 repair keeps the ISS robotic arm ready for critical station operations See how astronauts restored the 56-foot arm that moves cargo and heavy equipment
Astronauts carried out a spacewalk to repair the Canadarm2 robotic arm on the International Space Station after a joint malfunctioned last month.
The 56foot arm has been used on the station for more than 25 years and remains essential for moving large equipment and capturing cargo vehicles.
The repair work is taking place on board the ISS as space station crews continue routine maintenance of critical systems.