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NASA astronauts spacewalk to fix robotic arm

NASA astronauts spacewalk to fix robotic arm

Summary

Two NASA astronauts performed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a broken wrist joint on a robotic arm. The faulty joint stopped working during regular use, and the repair took 7 hours and 20 minutes.

Key Facts

  • The repair happened outside the International Space Station.
  • The problem was with a wrist joint on a robotic arm.
  • The joint failed and did not move as it should.
  • Two astronauts carried out the spacewalk to make the fix.
  • The spacewalk lasted 7 hours and 20 minutes.
  • The robotic arm is important for the station’s operations.
  • The astronauts worked carefully in the space environment.
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