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NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit
- One of NASA's two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station more than seven months ago. Suni Williams,
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who has been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for nearly seven months, finally embarked on his first spacewalk. Rubio, along with cosmonaut Dmitri Petelin, conducted a spacewalk to work on the installation of a new set of high-power solar arrays on the ISS. This spacewalk was significant as Rubio had been in space for an extended period without performing an Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) due to various delays and scheduling issues. The mission not only marked Rubio's first spacewalk but also highlighted the ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the ISS, ensuring its functionality and power supply for future missions.
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