NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams started a spacewalk at 8:52 a.m. EDT to arrange the 2A energy channel for the long run set up of latest roll-out photo voltaic arrays. As soon as put in, the arrays will present extra energy for the orbiting laboratory, supporting important techniques and its secure, managed deorbit.
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Meir is spacewalk crew member 1, sporting a go well with with crimson stripes. Williams is crew member 2, sporting an unmarked go well with.
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