Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon embarks on maiden 6.5-hour ISS spacewalk
Astronaut Anil Menon, of Indian origin, is making his first spacewalk today, a milestone for NASA and the ISS.
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Who is Anil Menon?
Anil Menon is an Indian-origin NASA astronaut. He is currently conducting his first spacewalk.
What is the purpose of today's spacewalk?
The spacewalk is part of modifications to the International Space Station's solar arrays. Menon and Meir are installing new solar arrays to increase the ISS's power supply.
How many spacewalks has Jessica Meir completed?
Jessica Meir is undertaking her sixth spacewalk today.
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Anil Menon, an Indian-origin NASA astronaut, is conducting his first spacewalk today. The 6.5-hour extravehicular activity is part of ongoing modifications to the International Space Station's solar arrays.
Menon is joined by Jessica Meir, a Maine native, who is undertaking her sixth spacewalk. The pair will work on installing new solar arrays to augment the ISS's power supply.
The spacewalk is live-streamed by NASA and covered by outlets including USA Today and The Times of India. The Times of India notes Menon's heritage, marking a significant moment for the Indian community.
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Who reported it (8)
- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir is pictured June 30 outside of the International Space Station during a seven-hour-and-20-minute spacewalk to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm. The Lufkin Daily News · 8h ago
- '1 more step': NASA astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk to prep ISS for solar array upgrade Space · 8h ago
- Spacewalkers Prepare to Exit Station for Solar Array Mod Work NASA (.gov) · 8h ago
- Watch live: Mainer Jessica Meir takes her 6th spacewalk WMTW · 8h ago
- Caught in transit Astronomy Magazine · 8h ago
- Watch live as 2 NASA astronauts conduct next spacewalk outside ISS USA Today · 8h ago
- Spacewalk Begins for Solar Array Modifications NASA (.gov) · 8h ago
- Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon embarks on maiden 6.5-hour ISS spacewalk The Times of India · 8h ago
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