From April 19 to May 1st, 2001, Space Shuttle Endeavour delivered a package that was Canada's key contribution to the International Space Station, now being assembled about 400 kilometres above Earth. That package was the latest generation robotic arm—Canadarm2, the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS), installed on the Station, with the aid of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.

Canadians can be proud of this unique contribution to the world's space laboratory. It is an enduring symbol of Canada's robotics innovation and excellence.