NASA Astronauts Bob Behnken, Chris Cassidy begin Spacewalk outside ISS, watch video

Few weeks after historic launch of X Crew Dragon that carried Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to International Station (ISS), Behnken and ISS astronaut Chris Cassidy have started “walk” on June 26. Among many milestones for hours-long walk that is underway, latest update posted by NASA and ISS said that first of three ing nickel-hydrogen batteries have been replaced. pistol grip tool or PGT was being used to “complete” release of boats and second replacement was initiated.

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primary tasks as per NASA’s website for astronauts is to remove three existing nickel-hydrogen batteries and replace m with two brand new lithium-ion batteries to store electricity for one pair of station’s solar arrays. Moreover, astronauts will be installing an "apter plate" to finish circuit to newly replaced batteries and relocating nickel-hydrogen batteries, two of m have to be moved to an external platform for future disposal. NASA has also predicted for walk to last for at least seven hours. Ar similar venture is planned for July 1. On June 26, both Cassidy and Behnken will replace all batteries to upgre power supply capabilities Watch walk live cover:

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'Hoping to t mess too many things up'

Previously, two astronauts, who flew a X rocket and capsule to for first time, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are ‘hoping to t mess too many things’ at International Station. After being welcomed on board by commander of Expedition 63, Astronaut Chris Cassidy, Doug said that he and Behnken are ‘happy’ to be a part of team and are looking forward to assisting ISS crew. NASA ministrator Jim Bridenstine also congratulated newest members of ISS and informed that “whole world” saw NASA-X Crew Dragon mission.

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