How engineers in Montreal control robotic arms in orbit

ESA Euronews: Canada's robot masters · 8:34 · Video: European Space Agency, ESA · Watch at the source

In short: Discover the behind-the-scenes operations of the Canadian Space Agency, where engineers manage essential robotic companions for space exploration.

The video provides a look into the work of the Canadian Space Institute's team in Montreal. It features operations engineer Mathieu Caron, who demonstrates the ability to steer the Canadarm 2 directly from a control room or provide instructions to astronauts piloting the arm in space.

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