The Canadarm Influence On Canada's Identity As A World Power

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Canada's Identity as a World Power in Aerospace Technology
The CanadArm is one of Canada's most famous and greatest robotic and technological achievement. The CanadArm made its debut on the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-2) on November 13, 1981. The CanadArm served the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for approximately 30 years. During its career with NASA’s Space Shuttle Program, the robotic arm deployed, captured and repaired satellites, positioned astronauts, maintained equipment, and moved cargo. The addition of the CanadArm was a massive contribution to NASA. The CanadArm cemented Canada's identity as an influential world power in the field of Aerospace Technology. This invention helped the International Space Station …show more content…

The International Space Station is a prestigious program that is run by NASA. It is an International project in which many countries can contribute to so that it can improve. The CanadArm was one of the largest contributions made. Its versatility and potential for multiple uses allowed astronauts on the International Space Station to easily complete many tasks that would have otherwise been very difficult. Its ability to effectively maneuver satellites and help reposition astronauts allowed the astronauts to complete many tasks efficiently. The CanadArm was able to successfully capture satellites, repair them then deploy them again without hassle. This allowed astronauts to easily complete these tasks. Astronauts were also able to maneuver and reposition themselves in space with the CanadArm. This also made it so that they would not just float away in …show more content…

It figuratively put Canada on the map as a world power. Canada has always had a positive reputation in the global community. This can be credited to the past World Wars. At that time, Canada was shown to be a respectable nation and a formidable ally. However, after the CanadArm, Canada was also considered to be an intellectual world power, and was known as a revered country in aerospace technology. The CanadArm made it able to easily make massive improvements in space due to its versatility, mobility, and durability. Thanks to the CanadArm, Canada was shown to be one of the most technologically advanced nations on the planet, and many other countries considered Canada to be a great addition to future projects in all of their technological and scientific assignments. Many countries also came to Canada for aid when they needed additional assistance with technological projects because Canada has proven their advancements at that time due to the

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