Upcoming Spacewalk at the International Space Station
On Tuesday, two astronauts will conduct a significant spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS). NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot will replace a spacecraft navigational aid and carry out various maintenance tasks.
Key Information:
- Tasks:
- Install a reflector for navigational aid.
- Set up jumper cables for the data-relay systems.
- Prepare the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer’s radiator for future maintenance.
- Replace a high-definition camera on the station’s truss.
Spacewalk Details:
- Adenot’s Suit: Red stripes.
- Meir’s Suit: Unmarked.
This event marks Meir’s seventh and Adenot’s third spacewalk, making it the sixth-ever all-female spacewalk, following the first in 2019 by Meir and Christina Koch.
Timing:
- Start: 8:35 a.m. ET
- Duration: Approximately 6.5 hours.
How to Watch:
NASA’s live coverage will begin at 7 a.m. ET, and you can watch it on NASA’s YouTube channel or through an embedded player.
Source: Information compiled from NASA and previous FOX 35 reports.
