Historic Spacewalk Showcases Women’s Growing Role in Space
What Happened
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot conducted the sixth all-female spacewalk in history outside the International Space Station (ISS). During the roughly 6.5-hour mission, they worked on station upgrades, including replacing a navigation reflector, installing data-relay cables, and preparing scientific equipment for future maintenance.
Key Takeaways
The spacewalk marks another milestone for women in space exploration and highlights ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the ISS as it continues supporting scientific research and international cooperation in orbit.