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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Step Out for Spacewalk | WATCH

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ventured outside the International Space Station for their first spacewalk after being stranded for eight months.

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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Step Out for Spacewalk | WATCH

After spending eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore finally stepped outside for a maintenance spacewalk. The event, livestreamed by NASA, marked their first spacewalk together since their extended stay in space.

 

Mission Objectives

The astronauts were assigned multiple tasks, including:
Performing exterior maintenance on the ISS
Inspecting for live microbes that may have survived from Earth
Checking structural integrity and systems functionality

As Wilmore stepped out first, he could be heard saying, “Here we go,” while floating 420 kilometers above Earth.

The Extended Stay in Space

Williams and Wilmore were originally scheduled for a shorter stay, but due to technical delays, their return was postponed, leading to an unplanned eight-month mission.

Despite the challenges, the astronauts have actively contributed to scientific research and station upkeep, awaiting further instructions from NASA regarding their return.

What’s Next?

NASA has not yet confirmed when the duo will return to Earth, but further updates on their mission are expected soon.