NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) will host a preview of two upcoming spacewalks on Friday, October 6, at 1pm ET (1700 UTC). The spacewalks will take place on October 12 and October 20
Dana Weigel, Elias Myrmo, Faruq Sabur and Sandra Fletcher will join the news conference said by NASA
During the preview, NASA and ESA officials will discuss the goals of the spacewalks, the tasks that will be performed, and the new technologies that will be tested. They will also answer questions from the media and the public.
The first spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and last about six hours with NASA TV coverage beginning at 8:30 a.m.
On Oct. 12, O’Hara and Mogensen will exit the station’s Quest airlock to collect samples for analysis to see whether microorganisms may exist on the exterior of the orbital complex
What to Expect from the Upcoming Spacewalks
The October 12 spacewalk will focus on installing new hardware on the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts will install a new power and data cable, a new camera, and a new platform for working on the exterior of the ISS.
The October 20 spacewalk will focus on testing new technologies for space exploration. The astronauts will test a new robotic arm and a new type of spacesuit. They will also test a new method for repairing solar panels on the ISS.
Why Are These Spacewalks Important?
The upcoming spacewalks are important for a number of reasons. First, they will help to maintain and upgrade the ISS. Second, they will test new technologies that could be used for future space exploration missions. And third, they will provide opportunities for astronauts to gain experience working in space.
How to Watch the Preview
The preview of the upcoming spacewalks will be streamed live on NASA TV and on the NASA website. You can also watch the preview on the NASA app or on the NASA YouTube channel.
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