NASA, ESA Astronauts Wrap Up Station Spacewalk
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot concluded their spacewalk outside the International Space Station at __ p.m. EDT. The post NASA, ESA Astronauts Wrap Up Station Spacewalk appeared first on NASA Science .
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot completed their spacewalk outside the International Space Station at 2:52 p.m. EDT, wrapping up a 6-hour, 23-minute mission. During the extended spacewalk, Menon and Adenot tackled the removal of a malfunctioning Space-to-Ground antenna, as well as the installation of a replacement unit on the space station truss structure.
The team faced delays in disconnecting electrical cables and loosening bolts, which hindered the progress of installing the new antenna. The work is set to be finished during an upcoming spacewalk. Additionally, the astronauts engaged in cleanup activities and inspected and swapped a portable foot restraint near the Quest airlock.
The station remains fully operational, equipped with a fully functional Space-to-Ground antenna, which facilitates high-data rate communications with NASA's Tracking Data and Relay Satellites and control centers worldwide. Adenot made history as the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk, while Menon marked his second spacewalk and first for ESA.
The pair's efforts represent the 282nd spacewalk supporting the station's assembly, maintenance, and upgrades. For more updates on station activities, readers can follow the space station blog, @space_station on X, along with the ISS Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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