NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot are set to collaborate inside the International Space Station’s Quest airlock as they conduct crucial spacesuit fit and leak checks ahead of their upcoming spacewalk.
Upcoming Spacewalk Details
On Tuesday, 1st September, NASA will provide live coverage of two astronauts stepping outside the International Space Station to replace a navigational aid for spacecraft and carry out several maintenance tasks vital for the ongoing operations of the station.
Live coverage will commence at 7 a.m. EDT, with the spacewalk anticipated to begin around 8:30 a.m. and last for approximately six and a half hours. Viewers can watch it streamed across various platforms. For more information on how to tune in online, please visit NASA Live.
Key Tasks During the Spacewalk
During U.S. spacewalk 99, Jessica Meir and Sophie Adenot will replace a retroreflector located on the forward port of the Harmony module. This component plays a critical role in aiding spacecraft navigation during rendezvous and docking operations. Following the installation of the reflector, the astronauts will proceed to install jumper cables for the data-relay systems, prepare the radiator of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer for future maintenance, and replace a high-definition camera positioned on the station’s truss.
Adenot will take on the role of spacewalk crew member 1 and will don a suit marked with red stripes, while Meir will be crew member 2, wearing a suit without markings.
A Historic Spacewalk for NASA
This spacewalk will mark Meir’s seventh and Adenot’s third. With this outing, Meir will ascend to third place in the all-time rankings for total spacewalks conducted by women at NASA, following Peggy Whitson (10) and Suni Williams (9). Additionally, this event signifies the 284th spacewalk dedicated to the assembly, maintenance, and enhancement of the International Space Station.
For further insights into the research, operations, and crews aboard the International Space Station, please visit NASA’s ISS page.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Jimi Russell
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
james.j.russell@nasa.gov
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Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
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