Astronautics Vocabulary : Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator
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Definition of Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM)
- Translation:
- manipulateur agile spécialisé
- Definition:
- A sophisticated space hand (actually two fingers) used to manipulate objects in space and conduct maintenance and repairs. Third and last element of the Mobile Servicing System, Canada's contribution to the International Space Station.
- Other Definition:
- None
- Synonym:
- None
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