Gadgets: NASA’s McClain, Ayers Wrap Up All-Female Spacewalk to Power Up ISS

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NASA's McClain, Ayers Wrap Up All-Female Spacewalk to Power Up ISS

On May 1, NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers carried out the fifth all-female spacewalk, working for nearly six hours outside the ISS. They assembled hardware for upcoming solar arrays and relocated an antenna used by Cygnus cargo ships. The EVA sets the stage for a 30% power boost to the station. While some tasks were postponed due to time constraints, mo...

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