ESA, NASA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk for Navigation, Science Maintenance

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot began a spacewalk at 8:40 a.m. EDT outside the International Space Station to replace a retroflector, install jumper cables, prepare the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer for future maintenance, and replace a high-definition camera. The post ESA, NASA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk for Navigation, Science Maintenance…

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ESA, NASA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk for Navigation, Science Maintenance

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir commenced a spacewalk on the International Space Station at 8:40 a.m. EDT. Their mission included replacing a retroflector, installing jumper cables, preparing the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer for future maintenance, and swapping out a high-definition camera. The spacewalk is being broadcast on multiple platforms; viewers can tune in at https://www.nasa.gov/live.

Adenot will serve as the first crew member, identified by her red-striped suit, while Meir will be the second crew member, identifiable by her unmarked suit. Updates on ISS activities can be found through the ISS blog, @space_station on X, as well as the ISS's Facebook and Instagram accounts. For regular updates, subscribe to NASA's weekly newsletter.

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