Yes it was. We’re able to extend the life of ISS because of the design of the external hardware. There are special interfaces and tools that allow this hardware to be replaced by either spacewalkers or the ISS robotic arms.
Another successful robotics operation in space! This week, the team of #CSA, #NASA, and #MDA engineers analyzed, planned, and executed the change-out of a failed Remote Power Control Module outside the #ISS in record time. Great job! #Canadarm2#SPDM
#Canadarm3 will be composed of a next-gen smart robotic arm, a small dexterous arm and a set of specialized tools. Using advanced machine vision, cutting-edge software and advances in #AI, this highly autonomous system will be able to perform tasks without human intervention.
Fun fact. The below photo was taken on March 26, 2016, as #ISS commander @astro_tim operated the #Canadarm2 robotic arm (built by MDA) to capture and dock the Cygnus spacecraft. He was assisted by @esa astronaut @astro_timpeake.
Wow! The June 22 eruption of Raikoke Volcano as observed from the International Space Station, with a ring of puffy water clouds ringing the base of the plume. https://t.co/eElbumnGuL
Honored to join #Houston Mayor @SylvesterTurner and others from our city as he rings the #NYSE closing bell to celebrate the #ApolloXI 50th anniversary this week. https://t.co/LxkJ1Yk7j7