Guest Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 uly 13, 2015 11:04 AM - General - Federal Executive Branch, Agency News - Surveys - Aerospace - Medical Devices SAVESupporting Astronauts Headed to the International Space Station Government of Canada invests in simulators designed to train astronauts to operate Canadarm2 on board the ISS LONGUEUIL, QC, July 13, 2015 /CNW/ - Today, Industry Minister James Moore announced the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded a contract to L-3 MAPPS for simulator systems used to train astronauts and flight controllers to operate Canadarm2 and Dextre, Canada's contribution to the International Space Station (ISS). This investment positions Canada's world class space sector at the forefront of international space exploration and demonstrates the Government of Canada commitment to the ISS. Canadarm2 and Dextre are critical to maintaining the ISS and to ensuring that supplies reach the space station safely. The development of Canadarm2 and Dextre has led to significant technological advances in Canada, including the use of robots for neurosurgery, pediatric surgery and breast-cancer detection. Quick facts On June 2, 2015, Minister Moore announced that two Canadian astronauts will travel to the ISS by 2024.The contract between CSA and L-3 MAPPS, a division of L-3 Communications, is worth $5 million over five years.Under this contract, L-3 MAPPS will develop, integrate and validate the software required to maintain the CSA's flight simulator facility.All astronauts who operate Canadarm2 undergo two weeks of intensive robotics training at the CSA's headquarters in Saint-Hubert, Quebec. The CSA's robotics training course puts students through their paces in the Mobile Servicing System Operations and Training Simulator, a flight simulator facility that replicates the interior of the US Destiny Lab and the cupola on board the space station, including the same monitors, hand controls and computers used in space. The CSA's simulator systems are also used by robotics specialists to plan and test all work done by Canadarm2 and Dextre.Quotes "Our Government is proud to support international space exploration and to promote the expertise of the Canadian space sector. This investment demonstrates Canada's leadership in space technology and we will continue to support companies that undertake cutting-edge research that benefits Canadians through technological advances and the creation of quality, high-paying jobs." Industry Minister James Moore "L-3 MAPPS is proud of our long history in supporting the Canadian Space Agency training and simulation requirements to ensure mission success of both the space shuttle and now the international space station. Our innovative team of engineers looks forward to working with the Canadian Space Agency for many years to come." Rangesh Kasturi, L-3 MAPPS President Dextre, the International Space Station's Robotic Handyman Share: Share this page DextreHome- DextreDextre, piece by piece (illustration)Dextre's Profile PageHow Dextre movesHow Dextre Works, no astronauts required!Strong, with a soft touchLaunch: March 11, 2008 Status: ActiveThe most sophisticated space robot ever built, Dextre is a space handyman with a mission: keep the International Space Station (ISS) ship-shape. Dextre's role is to perform maintenance work and repairs like changing batteries and replacing cameras outside the ISS. Having Dextre on call will reduce the amount of risky spacewalks to do routine chores, thus giving astronauts more time for science, the main goal of the ISS. Dextre's special skills and awesome location also offer a unique and opportune testing ground for new robotics concepts like servicing satellites in space.Dextre can ride on the end of Canadarm2 to move from worksite to worksite, or simply hitch a ride on the Mobile Base. Dextre changes a pump on the International Space Station http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/videos/recherche/1_aouaubol/1_vtgo793e.mp4Current position:00:00:00Total time:--:--:--Playback percentage:2015-03-06 - This computer-generated animation shows Dextre removing a failed ammonia pump, picking up a fresh spare, moving the latter to a location where spacewalkers can easily access it for installation at a later time, and then parking the failed pump where it is out of the way. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency)Dextre lets CATS out of the bag on the Space Station http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/videos/recherche/1_9ab5si3l/1_8o6ynwwh.mp4 Current position:00:00:00Total time:--:--:--Playback percentage:2015-01-21 - This animation shows how Dextre, the Canadian-built robotic handyman on board the International Space Station, removes the CATS (Cloud Aerosol Transport System) science experiment from SpaceX's Dragon. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) More informationStory and video Linkhttp://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/dextre/default.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Now...If only the rockets that shuttle supplies to the station would quit exploding that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Now...If only the rockets that shuttle supplies to the station would quit exploding that would be great.If they were made in Canada, then I suspect they would be a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I might have to agree with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 High tech sim systems. Excellent.I thought it was going be beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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