NASA, ESA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk to Swap High-Speed Antenna
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot began a spacewalk at 8:29 a.m. EDT outside the International Space Station to replace a Space-to-Ground antenna on the International Space Station. The post NASA, ESA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk to Swap High-Speed Antenna appeared first on NASA Science .
Astronauts Anil Menon, representing NASA, and Sophie Adenot, representing the European Space Agency, commenced an extravehicular activity at 8:29 a.m. EDT. Their mission involved swapping a high-speed antenna outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk was broadcasted across multiple platforms, allowing viewers to follow along via NASA's official live stream.
Menon, the first crew member, donned a suit distinguished by red stripes, while Adenot, the second crew member, was equipped with a suit devoid of markings. Further updates on the space station's activities can be accessed through the space station blog, the @space_station account on X, as well as the ISS Facebook and Instagram profiles. Subscribers can also receive the latest updates from NASA on a weekly basis.
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