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ESA astronaut Hans Schlegel and NASA astronaut Rex Walheim prepare an EVA spacesuit
Science & Exploration

Second spacewalk in progress

13/02/2008 289 views 0 likes
ESA / Science & Exploration / Human and Robotic Exploration / Columbus

Astronauts Rex Walheim and Hans Schlegel are currently taking part in the second spacewalk of the STS-122 mission. Their main task is to replace a nitrogen tank used to pressurise the Station’s ammonia cooling system. This is the first spacewalk for ESA astronaut Hans Schlegel. Follow the spacewalk live on NASA TV or in ESA’s Columbus Blog.