This jointed robotic arm, known as the Canadarm or Remote Manipuplator System arm was used to move payloads and position astronauts working outside the Space Shuttle or International Space Station. Although it can lift large masses in space, the arm cannot support its own weight on Earth. Created by Dane Penland Date Created 05/15/2012 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, National Air and Space Museum Original Photography, NASM Acc. 2012-0026 Keywords Equipment; Space Rights and Restrictions Usage conditions apply
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