Spacewalk Fixes Critical Robotic Arm | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir just completed a grueling seven-hour spacewalk to fix a critical fault in the International Space Station’s aging Canadarm2 robotic arm. Swapping out a broken wrist joint restored full mobility and power efficiency—essential for moving cargo and docking supply ships. This marks their fifth and second spacewalks respectively, and the 280th overall repair mission keeping the station aloft. Ground teams are now running intensive tests, while the old joint heads back to Earth for analysis. Built for longevity with replaceable parts, the Canadarm2…