Thomas Pesquet EVA preparations

Date: Tue, Jan 10, 2017 | 07:30 - 07:45 GMT | 08:30 - 08:45 CET

Replay: Tue, Jan 10, 2017 | 16:00 - 16:15 GMT | 17:00 - 17:15 CET

Type: ESA TV Exchange

Format: 16:9

On 13 January ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.

Lasting up to seven hours the goal of this Extra Vehicular Activity is to ensure the power supply of the International Space Station from the 2500 sq m of solar panels.

The Station commander, Shane Kimbrough, will lead the spacewalk, accompanied by Thomas. He will be the 11th European to "walk" in space.

More information at: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Human_Spaceflight/Proxima

Preview and download:
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2017/01/Thomas_Pesquet_-_EVA_preparations

Script:
Thomas Pesquet EVA Preparations_FINAL.doc

Satellite Parameters: Eutelsat 9A at 9 degrees E, transponder 59, downlink frequency 11900.1 horizontally polarised, symbol rate 27,500 FEC 2/3.