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Anil Menon Set for First Spacewalk Outside International Space Station
Anil Menon Set for First Spacewalk Outside International Space Station
The Story in Brief
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon is scheduled to undertake his first spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday, August 6. NDTV Profit said it would begin at 5:35 pm IST and last about six and a half hours, with coverage from 4 pm. The Times of India reported that Menon had embarked on the spacewalk.
Menon is expected to work with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir to install hardware on the station’s 3B power channel. The work will prepare it for another roll-out solar array, supporting the ISS power system. The mission is described as the 281st spacewalk supporting the station and the first of three NASA spacewalks planned in August.
The Indian Opinion
Menon’s spacewalk is a notable achievement for an astronaut of Indian origin and reflects the international nature of space exploration. However, its wider significance should not be overstated as evidence of any country’s space leadership. The sources provide limited detail about the outcome, and they differ on whether the walk was scheduled or already underway. NASA’s official updates remain important for confirmation.
Sources (2): ndtvprofit.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
