Astronauts complete series of ISS maintenance spacewalks
Posted: Sun, Oct 22, 2017, 11:28 AM ET (1528 GMT)
Two NASA astronauts performed the third and final in a series of spacewalks Friday to make repairs and upgrades to the International Space Station. Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Joe Acaba sent six hours and 49 minutes outside the ISS Friday, completing all their primary tasks, including replacement of a fuse in part of the station's robotic arm system and installation of a new HD camera. The spacewalk was the third in the span of 15 days outside the station to perform a set of repairs and other maintenance to exterior elements of the station.
Two NASA astronauts performed the third and final in a series of spacewalks Friday to make repairs and upgrades to the International Space Station. Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Joe Acaba sent six hours and 49 minutes outside the ISS Friday, completing all their primary tasks, including replacement of a fuse in part of the station's robotic arm system and installation of a new HD camera. The spacewalk was the third in the span of 15 days outside the station to perform a set of repairs and other maintenance to exterior elements of the station.
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