A new arm for space

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The European Robotic Arm (ERA)will provide access to the exterior of the Russian segment and support future spacewalks. ESA ERA project manager Philippe Schoonejans shares more about this dexterous 11 m long robot from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, what it enables, and its journey from Europe to space in a tale of international partnership and perseverance.

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ESA/Roscosmos
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ESA Standard Licence

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Interview
Human Spaceflight
ERA
European Robotic Arm (ERA)
Baikonour
Launch Launch campaign Robotic arm

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