CARW2016- Canadarm Traditional Cache
UBC Geograd: Unfortunately this greenspace is now home to a new bus lane, and this tree is slated for removal. This one had a good run, but no longer a viable spot. Thanks for all who have visited over the years.
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Something a little bit different to celebrate the "Not of this World" theme for CARW2016. Parking is available at the intersection of 147 Street and 45 Avenue, obviously not accessible from the Whitemud. This one has a good view of the "Big Bend" or Terwillegar Corner on the Whitemud, and you can see both North and East.
Canadarm, Canada's most famous robotic and technological achievement, made its space debut on the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-2) on November 13, 1981. The design and building of the arm, also known as the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System, marked the beginning of Canada's close collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in human space flight–a sterling example of successful international cooperation in space.
The Shuttle's Canadarm wrapped up 30 years of successful operations when it was retired along with the Space Shuttle program after mission STS-135, which marked the robotic arm's 90th flight. The arm's legacy lives on, though, since it established Canada's international reputation for robotics innovation and know-how and generated the family of Canadian robotics on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as future generations to come. Its excellent performance record has inspired several generations of scientists and engineers as they develop new technologies for industry, medicine, and other applications.
Remember, pursuant to City Bylaw 2202 it is unlawful to climb trees in the City of Edmonton on parkland. This area fits the definition of parkland, so tree climbing is not an option here.
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