European Robotic Arm (ERA)

European Robotic Arm (ERA)

ESA · Aerospace · 2021

11.3 m symmetrical 7-DOF arm with end effectors at both ends, allowing it to 'walk' hand-over-hand around the Russian segment of the ISS. Launched on the Nauka module in July 2021 and operational since 2022 after commissioning spacewalks. Built by Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands. Designed for cosmonaut EVA support and external payload handling.

CategoryAerospace
StatusActive
Year2021
OriginEurope
Weight630 kg
Payload8000 kg
Degrees of freedom7
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