What is a Spacewalk Really Like?

S115 E 05753 (12 Sept. 2006) Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, STS 115 mission specialist, waves toward the digital still camera of his space walk colleague, astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn Piper as the two share extravehicular activity (EVA) duties during the first of three scheduled spacewalks. The STS 115 astronauts and the Expedition 13 crew members are joining efforts this week to resume construction of the International Space Station.

S115-E-05753 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, STS-115 mission specialist, waves toward the digital still camera of his space walk colleague, astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper as the two share extravehicular activity (EVA) duties during the first of three scheduled spacewalks. The STS-115 astronauts and the Expedition 13 crew members are joining efforts this week to resume construction of the International Space Station.

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Between the two of them, NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jack Fischer have completed seven spacewalks lasting nearly 40 hours. Did you ever wonder what it is really like to “walk” outside the International Space Station as it orbits the Earth? If you do, you could have the opportunity to ask and learn during a Facebook Live on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 9:00 a.m.

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