Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This timelapse shows operations by Dextre, a highly precise robotic “handyman” attached to the International Space Station’s robotic arm, Canadarm2.
Dextre is designed for delicate tasks such as repairs, maintenance, and handling small components. Canadarm2 can move around the Station and is used to capture visiting spacecraft and carefully position equipment or astronauts.
Both systems can be operated by astronauts on board the Station as well as by specialized robotics teams on the ground.
Credits: ESA/NASA
Access the video on the ESA video library: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2026/06/Robotics_at_work_Dextre_and_Canadarm2
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This timelapse shows operations by Dextre, a highly precise robotic “handyman” attached to the International Space Station’s robotic arm, Canadarm2.
Dextre is designed for delicate tasks such as repairs, maintenance, and handling small components. Canadarm2 can move around the Station and is used to capture visiting spacecraft and carefully position equipment or astronauts.
Both systems can be operated by astronauts on board the Station as well as by specialized robotics teams on the ground.
Credits: ESA/NASA
Access the video on the ESA video library: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2026/06/Robotics_at_work_Dextre_and_Canadarm2
Our main YouTube channel: youtube.com/@EuropeanSpaceAgency
We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out https://www.esa.int/ to get up to speed on everything space related.
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This video was published on social media by ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot with the following caption:
[EN] Day 175 orbit 2712 — Sending my warmest thoughts from orbit 🫶
[FR] Jour 175, orbite 2712 — Je pense très fort a vous depuis l’espace 🫶
Credits: European Space Agency (ESA)
Footage: ESA/NASA
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This video was published on social media by ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot with the following caption:
[EN] Day 170, orbit 2633 — Sunday morning science with Sophie, episode 14, part 1: the science of nutrition!Keeping astronauts healthy, strong, and mission-ready…
[FR] Jour 170, orbite 2633 – La science du dimanche matin avec Sophie, épisode 14, partie 1 : la science de la nutrition ! Garder les astronautes en bonne santé et performants tout au long de la mission…
Credits: European Space Agency (ESA)
Footage: ESA/NASA
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