On Tuesday, September 1st, NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Sophie Adenot conducted a six-hour, forty-nine-minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The mission focused on replacing a camera and a docking aid as part of ongoing maintenance activities. This marked the sixth time an all-female crew has undertaken such a complex task in space. The successful operation highlights continued advancements in collaborative international efforts within the space sector. Data from the replaced equipment will be analyzed to improve future operations at the ISS.
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