European Robotic Arm: latest from Baikonur

Date: Wed, Jul 21, 2021 | 13:30 - 15:15 GMT | 15:30 - 17:15 CEST

Type: ESA TV News

Format: 16:9

The European Robotic Arm (ERA) is set for launch on a Proton rocket to the International Space Station on 21 July at 16:58 CEST. The first robot that can ‘walk’ around the Russian part of the orbital complex will be launched with the new Russian Multipurpose Laboratory Module from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan.

This interview with ESA’s ERA Project Manager Philippe Schoonejans at the Baikonur Cosmodrome will offer the latest on ERA and the next steps for the mission after launch.

Soon to be visible in the 'clips' section at: https://www.esa.int/esatv/Videos/2021/07/European_Robotic_Arm_ready_for_space/

Other interviews already available through this link include:

Andre Kuipers
ESA astronaut
(English, Dutch)

Sytze Kampen
ERA Project Manager, Airbus Defence and Space
(English, Dutch)

The launch can be followed live from 15:30 CEST (14:30 BST) on 21 July with ESA Web TV broadcasting on its two channels the Roscosmos and NASA coverage from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan. 

Follow the action live on ESA Web TV and @esaspaceflight on Twitter for regular updates throughout.

More information at: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/International_Space_Station/European_Robotic_Arm