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MDA Space to Repurpose Canadarm3 Technology for Lunar Surface Operations as NASA Pauses Gateway Plans

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MDA Space plans to adapt technology developed for Canadarm3, the robotic arm intended for NASA’s Gateway lunar-orbit station, for operations on the Moon’s surface after NASA put Gateway plans on hold. The shift preserves a role for the technology in lunar exploration despite changes to the station program.

Discovered 2026-08-10T05:51:12.474391-07:00 | 2026-08-10T05:51:12.474391-07:00

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  • The decision shows how changes to NASA’s Gateway plans could redirect Canadian-developed space hardware toward lunar surface missions rather than leave it tied to a paused orbital-station program.
  • Repurposing Canadarm3 technology could preserve momentum for robotic systems supporting future lunar operations, while indicating that program flexibility will be important as lunar exploration architectures evolve.

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