What's the status of Canada Hand?

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willpittenger

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First, it was going to ISS. Then it would help upgrade and deorbit Hubble. Now, Hubble doesn't need it. Was Canada Hand irrevocably modified for Hubble duty? If modifications were made that bcan be undone, how soon can it be ready to go? What is the ISS schedule concerning it? How would the ISS crews use it? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <hr style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em" />Will Pittenger<hr style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em" />Add this user box to your Wikipedia User Page to show your support for the SDC forums: <div style="margin-left:1em">{{User:Will Pittenger/User Boxes/Space.com Account}}</div> </div>
 
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I forgot about The Hand. It's cute!<br /><br />According to NASA's ISS site, it seems to have turned into an Arm:<br /><br /><font color="yellow">Canadarm2 and the Mobile Servicing System<br /><br />Canada is contributing an essential component of the International Space Station, the Mobile Servicing System. This robotic system plays a key role in space station assembly and maintenance: moving equipment and supplies around the station, supporting astronauts working in space, and servicing instruments and other payloads attached to the space station. Astronauts receive robotics training to enable them to perform these functions with the arm. <br /><br />Comparison of the shuttle robotic arm with the station robotic arm <br /><br />The Mobile Servicing System, which is also known as the MSS, has three parts: <br /><br />Canadarm2 <br /><br />Launched on STS-100 (assembly flight 6A) in April 2001, the next generation Canadarm is a bigger, better, smarter version of the space shuttle's robotic arm. It is 17.6 meters (57.7 feet) long when fully extended and has seven motorized joints. This arm is capable of handling large payloads and assisting with docking the space shuttle. The Space Station Remote Manipulator System, or SSRMS, is self-relocatable with a Latching End Effector, so it can be attached to complementary ports spread throughout the station's exterior surfaces.</font><br /><br />It was installed by the first Canadian Spacewalker in 2001, by then called <b>Space Station Remote Manipulator System</b><br /><br />From Wikipedia Article:<br /><font color="yellow">Since the installation of the Canadarm2</font> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font size="2" color="#ff0000"><em><strong>I'm a recovering optimist - things could be better.</strong></em></font> </p> </div>
 
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Sorry Will, I had to get dinner ready, didn't finish my search for the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator<br /><br />From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />(Redirected from Canada hand)<br /><br /><font color="yellow"><br />ISS Canada "hand" (NASA)<br />The Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) is a robotic arm or telemanipulator, or "waldo" which is part of the Mobile Servicing System. It is one of the many segments of Canada's contribution to the International Space Station, scheduled to be transported to the station no earlier than 2007. Its creation is managed by the Canadian Space Agency, which will oversee its future operations and the necessary training of station crews.<br />The Manipulator has been named Dextre, to represent its dexterous nature. It is also known as the Canada hand in contrast to the Canadarm and Canadarm2.</font>/safety_wrapper> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font size="2" color="#ff0000"><em><strong>I'm a recovering optimist - things could be better.</strong></em></font> </p> </div>
 
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I don't suppose someone has a video of Dexter in action. That might improve both articles that were provided. The only problem is that this computer seems to have problems with embeded videos. (Bandwidth might be an issue.) <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <hr style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em" />Will Pittenger<hr style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em" />Add this user box to your Wikipedia User Page to show your support for the SDC forums: <div style="margin-left:1em">{{User:Will Pittenger/User Boxes/Space.com Account}}</div> </div>
 
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(weird, my other post disappeared into the ether)<br /><br />The SPDM (pronounced spit'em) was on loan to the HST folks but was not modified. It is back undergoing final checks for flight in early 2008.
 
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<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>(pronounced spit'em)<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote><br />Wikipedia said it was spidem. Do you have reason to hate Dexter? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <hr style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em" />Will Pittenger<hr style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em" />Add this user box to your Wikipedia User Page to show your support for the SDC forums: <div style="margin-left:1em">{{User:Will Pittenger/User Boxes/Space.com Account}}</div> </div>
 
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No, I just may not be the best at phonetics. Or maybe it is that Canadian accent <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />
 
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brellis

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I'm not sure we can pronounce <i>Dextre</i> with any authenticity. Look at how they mangle <i>Favre</i> on the NFL telecasts <img src="/images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font size="2" color="#ff0000"><em><strong>I'm a recovering optimist - things could be better.</strong></em></font> </p> </div>
 
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brellis

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I noticed this mention of Canadarm2 on NASA's site and I was reminded of this thread. I found this update on the Hand <br /><br />smart-machines blogspot April 26, 2007<br /><br /><font color="orange">The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced today that they have completed the 3rd robotic component specifically designed for servicing the International Space Station. The Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) nicknamed Dextre is a dual-arm remote controlled robot that will be used along with the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (Canadarm2) and Mobile Base System to replace and repair parts of the space station. The robots will perform a vital role in space station operation significantly reducing astronaut Extravehicular Activities (EVA) which is very dangerous due to exposure to radiation and the probability of collision with extraterrestrial objects.</font><br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font size="2" color="#ff0000"><em><strong>I'm a recovering optimist - things could be better.</strong></em></font> </p> </div>
 
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brellis

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<i>Trés</i> cool <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> thanks for the heads up! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font size="2" color="#ff0000"><em><strong>I'm a recovering optimist - things could be better.</strong></em></font> </p> </div>
 
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