ISS Weekly Roundup： Canadarm2 Repairs Planned as CRS-34 Departs
Summary: The June 18 ISS roundup covers CRS-34 Cargo Dragon departure and planned Canadarm2 repairs; Crew Dragon Freedom, Cygnus NG-24, and Soyuz MS-28 remain docked.
SpaceX CRS-34 Cargo Dragon successfully undocked from the International Space Station's Harmony module forward port on Tuesday, June 16. The spacecraft delivered supplies to the station and departed carrying sensitive science experiments and laboratory hardware for return to Earth. Following its departure, five visiting vehicles remain attached to the International Space Station.
Regarding arm maintenance, a spacewalk is planned for June 30 to replace the wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm. This repair work is crucial for maintaining the operational capability of the station's critical equipment. Currently, the Expedition 74 crew members are conducting preparatory activities for the spacewalk.
The visiting vehicles currently docked at the International Space Station include: Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft, Cygnus NG-24 cargo spacecraft, and Soyuz MS-28 crew spacecraft. Regular operations continue aboard the station, with crew members conducting scientific experiments and maintenance tasks.