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NASA astronaut Suni Williams set a new record after a recent 5.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS). Williams, alongside fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, spent time adjusting and maintaining equipment critical for the space station’s operations. Williams has now logged 62 hours and six minutes of total spacewalk time, a new record for female astronauts.
Among the spacewalks objectives, NASA said, was to remove a radio frequency group antenna assembly from the station’s truss. The work supports ongoing international efforts to ensure the ISS remains a hub for scientific research and technological advancement.
Williams’ milestones in spacewalks have consistently advanced understanding and capabilities in low Earth orbit. Her cumulative spacewalking hours now place her among the most experienced astronauts in the field.
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Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated the reason for the spacewalk. NASA said the objectives included removing a radio frequency group antenna assembly from the station’s truss. It was not to enhance the station’s power generation by installing updated solar arrays.