This story incorporates reporting from Bill McEwen, Space.com and CNN on MSN.com.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently stationed aboard the International Space Station (ISS), have successfully conducted a spacewalk as part of their extended mission. Their mission, originally intended for a shorter duration, was prolonged to accommodate a series of crucial maintenance tasks outside the ISS. This development is part of NASA’s broader objective to maintain and optimize the functionality of the space station, ensuring consistent support for ongoing scientific investigations and technological advancements.
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