Canadarm2

The large robotic arm on the International Space Station, known as Canadarm2, has reportedly stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The arm is critical for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would be a significant operational problem for the station's crews and their partners at NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.

NASA is troubleshooting the transporter system that moves the International Space Station's robotic arm along the station's truss, according to Ars Technica. The issue affects the mobile base that allows the Canadarm2 to relocate and support operations outside the orbiting laboratory. Details on the nature of the fault and its impact on station operations remain limited.

The large robotic arm aboard the International Space Station has stopped functioning, according to Ars Technica. The Canadarm2 is essential for catching cargo spacecraft, moving equipment, and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would complicate station operations. Details on the cause of the malfunction and any repair plans were not included in the available reporting.