What activities did the cargo work entail?
Cargo Work
Last week, the International Space Station was busy with cargo work. The station was resupplied with over two tons of food, fuel, and supplies. The cargo ship, Progress 78, docked with the ISS on July 1st, bringing valuable resources for the astronauts on board. The supplies were quickly unloaded and sorted for storage in the station’s modules.
The cargo ship also brought a new European robotic arm, called ERA, to the ISS. The ERA is a state-of-the-art device that can be used for spacewalks, and robotics repairs. It will be used to assist astronauts with tasks outside the station, such as the installation and removal of equipment.
Robotics Competition
This past week also saw the conclusion of a robotics competition at the ISS. Teams from around the world sent their robots to the station to compete in a series of tests and challenges. The robots were put to the test in a variety of situations, from performing tricky maneuvers to retrieving objects.
The competition had a successful outcome, with every team demonstrating new and innovative ideas for space robotics. The technology developed during the competition will be used to advance robotic technology for space exploration.
Spacewalk
Finally, the week ended with a spacewalk outside the ISS. Two astronauts suited up and ventured outside to install the new ERA robotic arm. The spacewalk went smoothly, with the astronauts completing the task with ease. This spacewalk was an essential task for the crew, as the ERA will significantly improve the station’s robotic capabilities.
Overall, last week was a busy and productive week for the International Space Station. With the cargo work, robotics competition, and spacewalk, the station took significant steps towards improving technological capabilities in space. We look forward to seeing what advancements will come from these efforts in the future.