Canadarm

[kan-uh-dahrm]

noun

1. an electromechanical extension of a spacecraft that is used to retrieve or deploy objects in outer space.

Canadarm

/ ˈkænədˌɑːm /

noun

1. a type of robotic arm, developed in Canada, used on space vehicles

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canadarm¹

Blend of Canada and arm ¹

Example Sentences

Canada was the third country to launch a satellite, designed the Canadarm robotic arms for the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, and is known for astronauts such as Chris Hadfield and Jeremy Hansen - the latter of whom will orbit the Moon on the Artemis II mission next year.

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Canada has already signed a deal to build a new Canadarm for the Lunar Gateway.

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Canada built the Canadarm robotic arms which were initially installed on some of the U.S. space shuttles and then the International Space Station.

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The robotic arm, named Canadarm 3, will help repair and maintain the Gateway.

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It is the successor of the original Canadarm, which was used for three decades with Nasa's space shuttle programme.

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