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Spinoff story
Remote Manipulator
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
SPAR Aerospace Limited's Canadarm Canada's contribution to the space shuttle. It is a crane which can operate as a 50 foot extension of an astronaut's arm. It can lift 65,000 pounds in space and retrieve satellites for repair, etc. Redesigned versions have energy and mining applications. Some of its hardware has been redeveloped for use as a Hydro manipulator in a nuclear reactor where it is expected to be extremely cost effective.