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Spacewalk Begins for Solar Array Modifications
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon began a spacewalk at 8:35 a.m. EDT outside the International Space Station to prepare the 3B power channel for the future installation of new roll-out solar arrays. Once installed, the arrays will provide additional power to support critical station operations, including its safe and controlled deorbit.— NASA
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