List of International Space Station spacewalks

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-international-space-station-spacewalks

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1. How long is List of International Space Station spacewalks?Astronauts have spent thousands of hours working outside the ISS
2. What is the key spacewalk task example?Installation of new battery systems and solar array upgrades on the ISS
3. What is a spacewalk on the International Space Station?A spacewalk, or Extravehicular Activity (EVA), is when astronauts leave the pressurized cabin of the ISS and work outside in the vacuum of space. They use special suits that keep them alive and safe while they repair or build parts of the station.
4. Why do astronauts need to do spacewalks on the ISS?Spacewalks keep the ISS working by replacing old parts, fixing damage, and adding new equipment. They also let scientists set up experiments that can only be done outside the station.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA): Any activity done by an astronaut outside a spacecraft beyond the Earth's appreciable atmosphere.
Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU): The spacesuit worn by astronauts for spacewalks, providing a self-contained life support system.
Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL): An underwater facility used to simulate microgravity conditions for astronaut EVA training.