Table of Contents
- 1 What are the hazards of the Canadarm?
- 2 What are the risks and dangers associated with space exploration?
- 3 In what ways did the Canadarm made working in space easier?
- 4 What did the Canadarm do in space?
- 5 Why is the Canadarm important to Canada?
- 6 How did the Canadarm influence space exploration?
- 7 What did the Canadarm do on the Space Shuttle?
- 8 How is Canadarm2 going to be installed in space?
- 9 When did the Canadarm robotic arm go into space?
What are the hazards of the Canadarm?
There are many risks and dangers associated with space exploration. In space, there is no air, no food, and no water. Furthermore, there are deadly hazards such as solar and cosmic radiation, micrometeorites, and extreme temperatures.
What are the risks and dangers associated with space exploration?
The risks involved with space exploration include:
- micrometeorites – danger from impact damage (to spacecraft and to astronauts during spacewalks)
- solar flares and radiation – danger from ionising radiations.
- no atmosphere – we need air to breathe.
- space debris – danger from impact damage.
Was the Canadarm ever launched if so when How did it go?
Canadarm was launched into space for the first time on November 12, 1981 , aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. In total, five Canadarms were built and delivered to NASA. One arm was lost in the Challenger accident in 1986 . As the Space Shuttle program came to an end, Canadarm took its 90th and final flight in July 2011 .
In what ways did the Canadarm made working in space easier?
Inside the Canadarm The innovative design allowed an astronaut to direct the arm close enough to its target to snare it without sending it tumbling. First, the end effector approaches the grapple with its three snare cables forming an open triangle to give the arm’s operator a reasonable margin to work with.
What did the Canadarm do in space?
The Canadarm was a remote-controlled mechanical arm, also known as the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS). During its 30-year career with NASA’s Space Shuttle Program, the robotic arm deployed, captured and repaired satellites, positioned astronauts, maintained equipment, and moved cargo.
How does the Canadarm grab things?
How it works. Each end of Canadarm2 features an identical ” hand ,” known as a Latching End Effector. These pieces contain cables that tighten to ensure a strong grip. They allow the robotic arm to firmly grasp objects or latch itself to the Station.
Why is the Canadarm important to Canada?
While the Canadarm retired in July 2011 (following the Space Shuttle Program’s final mission), its legacy lives on: it established Canada’s reputation as a leader in technological innovation and inspired a series of other Canadian robotics used on the International Space Station, including Canadarm2.
How did the Canadarm influence space exploration?
For 30 years the Canadarm was used on 90 space missions. It helped capture and deploy satellites, dock space shuttles and even built the International Space Station (ISS). The Canadarm was so strong it could lift over 30,000 kilograms on Earth or up to 266,000 kilograms in the weightlessness of space.
How did the Canadarm changed space exploration?
Canadarm built the International Space Station, and more During their lifetime, they helped deploy and build some of the most famous space exploration tools. In 1990, Canadarm was used to release the Hubble Space Telescope, and later to retrieve it when it needed repairs.
What did the Canadarm do on the Space Shuttle?
The Canadarm was a remote-controlled mechanical arm, also known as the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS). During its 30-year career with NASA’s Space Shuttle Program, the robotic arm deployed, captured and repaired satellites , positioned astronauts, maintained equipment, and moved cargo.
How is Canadarm2 going to be installed in space?
Astronauts will install Canadarm2 during a series of spacewalks beginning on Day 4 of the STS-100 mission. From inside Endeavour, pilot Jeff Ashby will use the shuttle’s robotic arm to lift Canadarm2’s pallet from the payload bay.
What was the weight of the Canadarm in space?
The Canadarm weighed 410 kilograms and could not support itself in Earth’s gravity. Because of this, engineers built a computer-based simulation facility—similar to a video game—to test the robotic arm and to train astronauts in its use. The facility, called SIMFAC, verified Canadarm’s operation before its first flight.
When did the Canadarm robotic arm go into space?
Image to right: An unprecedented “handshake in space” occurred on April 28, 2001, as the Canadian-built space station robotic arm (right), also referred to as Canadarm2, transferred its launch cradle over to Endeavour’s Canadian-built robotic arm.