Spacewalkers begin final phase of multi-year space station power system upgrade
Astronauts have begun the final phase of a multi-year upgrade to the International Space Station's power system, involving two spacewalks to install new solar arrays. The upgrade aims to increase the station's available power by up to 30%. The first spacewalk has been completed, with the second scheduled for one week later. The new solar arrays will support critical operations and the station's eventual controlled deorbit.
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- ✓ Two astronauts stepped outside the International Space Station for the first of two spacewalks to complete a complex upgrade to the aging power system.
- ✓ The upgrade aims to increase the station's available power by up to 30%.
- ✓ The first spacewalk has been completed, with the second scheduled for one week later.
- ✓ NASA astronaut Anil Menon and CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk concluded their spacewalk outside the International Space Station at 3:08 p.m. EDT.
What changed
The first of two spacewalks to complete the final phase of the upgrade has been completed, bringing NASA closer to the 30% increase in available power.
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Spacewalkers start final phase of ISS power system upgrade
Astronauts have begun the final phase of a multi-year upgrade to the International Space Station's power system, involving two spacewalks to install new solar arrays. The upgrade aims to increase the station's available power by up to 30%. The first spacewalk has been completed, with the second scheduled for one week later. The new solar arrays will support critical operations and the station's eventual controlled deorbit.
Why it matters
The International Space Station's power system is being upgraded to support its continued operation and eventual deorbit. The upgrade involves installing new solar arrays to increase power generation. This is a complex, multi-year process that requires careful planning and execution.
What is confirmed
- Two astronauts stepped outside the International Space Station for the first of two spacewalks to complete a complex upgrade to the aging power system.
- The upgrade aims to increase the station's available power by up to 30%.
- The first spacewalk has been completed, with the second scheduled for one week later.
- NASA astronaut Anil Menon and CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk concluded their spacewalk outside the International Space Station at 3:08 p.m. EDT.
What to watch next
- Completion of the second spacewalk
- Installation of the final solar array on November 5
- Impact of the upgrade on the station's operations and deorbit
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