NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers began a spacewalk at approximately 9:05 a.m. EDT to install a mounting bracket to prepare for the future installation of an additional set of International Space Station Rollout Solar Arrays. The astronauts also will relocate a space station communications antenna.
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NASA Astronauts McClain and Ayers Exit Station Soon for Spacewalk
NASA’s live coverage is underway on NASA+ as two astronauts prepare to conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:15 a.m. EDT and last about six and a half hours.
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YouTube Tests Blurred Thumbnails for Adult Content
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These days, we are not having exciting XR news because many people are taking some extra days of vacation around the celebrations for the 1st of May. Actually I’m going to celebrate the day of the workers by working, since I have a few deliveries to take care of, and that’s also why this newsletter […]
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Astronauts Ready for Thursday Spacewalk as Biology, Earth Science Continues
Two NASA astronauts spent Wednesday finalizing preparations for a spacewalk to upgrade the International Space Station’s power generation capabilities and relocate a communications antenna. Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers began their shift staging their spacesuits and organizing their spacewalking tools inside the Quest airlock.
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Amazon Continues AR Smart Glasses Journey
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