Exciting Spacewalks Ahead for Expedition 71 Astronauts!

Get ready for some thrilling spacewalk action as the astronauts of Expedition 71 gear up for not one, but two upcoming missions outside the International Space Station (ISS). After a slight delay, the first spacewalk is now scheduled for June 24th, where the astronauts will be tackling some important tasks.

The primary objective of the first spacewalk is to remove faulty radio hardware and conduct a swabbing of station surfaces to collect microorganisms. This essential maintenance work will ensure that the ISS continues to function at its best and remain a safe and habitable environment for the crew.

But that’s not all! A second spacewalk is already in the works for July 2nd, where the astronauts will be busy with even more exciting tasks. This time, they will be focusing on removing and replacing a gyroscope assembly, relocating an antenna, and getting everything in place for future upgrades to the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.

And if that wasn’t enough, the ISS recently received a boost to its orbit thanks to a resupply ship. This boost will make life easier for the cosmonauts on board as they go about their daily research and maintenance duties, ensuring that everything runs smoothly up there in space.

So, stay tuned for some out-of-this-world adventures as the Expedition 71 astronauts take on these challenging spacewalks and continue to make incredible contributions to our understanding of space and science!