Russian cosmonauts Ovchinin and Vagner recently accomplished a remarkable seven-hour and 17-minute spacewalk, completing key tasks critical for the International Space Station’s (ISS) functionality and research.Key Accomplishments of the MissionDuring the mission, the cosmonauts:Installed an Experiment Package: This setup will monitor celestial X-ray sources, aiding in advanced space research.
Set Up Electrical Connector Patch Panels: New panels were installed to enhance the station’s electrical systems.Removed Outdated Experiments: They safely disposed of obsolete experiments, making room for future scientific projects.Although the team couldn’t complete a secondary task—relocating a control panel for the European robotic arm on the Nauka module—this was deemed non-essential and did not affect the mission’s success.Milestones AchievedOvchinin and Vagner concluded the spacewalk at 5:53 p.m. EST.This marked Ovchinin’s second spacewalk and Vagner’s debut in extravehicular activities.
The mission represented the 272nd spacewalk dedicated to ISS assembly, maintenance, and upgrades.Enhancing the ISS for Future MissionsThis spacewalk highlights the ongoing efforts to upgrade and maintain the ISS, ensuring it continues to serve as a hub for scientific discovery and international cooperation.
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