On Thursday, Nasa astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir conducted a 6.5-hour
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NASA astronauts conducted a 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) to install hardware for future solar array deployment.
Background
NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir performed a 6.5-hour spacewalk. The mission involved installing mounting hardware for the ISS 3B power channel to facilitate the roll-out of new solar arrays.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TISS: A modular space station in low Earth orbit where multiple nations conduct scientific research.
- S&TNASA: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the primary space agency of the United States.
- FactThe spacewalk lasted 6.5 hours and focused on the 3B power channel hardware.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of international cooperation in space exploration and the role of the International Space Station in advancing global scientific research.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- scientific collaboration
- technological advancement
- geopolitical implications
- sustainable space exploration
Keywords: Space Exploration · International Cooperation · Technological Advancement · Orbital Infrastructure
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