Training on the robotic arm

ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer and NASA astronaut Kayla Barron during tracking and capture practice for the Canadarm2 robotic arm. Matthias posted this image to his social media channels on 7 February 2022 with the caption: "When we go to the Moon and explore even farther, we'll work hand-in-hand with robots. Last month Kayla and I brushed up on our Canadarm2 tracking and capture skills using the robotic workstation in the US Destiny lab. Canadarm2 and the Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System both play a crucial role in berthing visiting vehicles and grappling external payloads on the US and Japanese modules. We also use Canadarm during spacewalks to transport spacewalkers and equipment."

Visit the Cosmic Kiss mission page to learn more about Matthias’s mission.