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What is the significance of the Canadarm?
- A Canadian-built robotic arm used on NASA Space Shuttles and the International Space Station
- A famous oil pipeline connecting Alberta to Ontario
- A famous Canadian bridge over the St. Lawrence River
- A military weapon developed by Canada during the Cold War
Why this is the correct answer
The Canadarm is a series of robotic arm systems designed and built in Canada for NASA's Space Shuttle program and the International Space Station. The original Canadarm flew on Space Shuttles from 1981 to 2011 and performed critical tasks in orbit. Canada's contribution of robotic technology was a condition of its participation in the ISS program.