American astronaut Jessica Meir and French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot conducted multiple maintenance tasks during a recent spacewalk. While outside the station, the crew collected microbiological samples from the exterior walls. Furthermore, they installed a new reflector, intended to aid spacecraft navigation during approach and docking procedures, and replaced a high-definition camera unit.
During the open space outing, Astronaut Adenot experienced difficulty moving her left hand. NASA reported that the restriction in her movement was likely due to a cable connected to her glove heating system becoming tangled. Crew members successfully resolved the issue before the astronaut and her colleague returned to the station’s docking chamber.
In addition to the spacewalk activities, NASA released photographic evidence documenting a lunar crater. These images show the impact site of a SpaceX rocket that crashed on the Moon’s surface. The combined activities highlight ongoing scientific research and critical maintenance operations being performed by the international crew.
The successful completion of these tasks underscores the complex coordination required for deep space missions.
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