Astronauts Set for Second Spacewalk This Week

On Thursday, November 5, two astronauts are set to embark on a significant spacewalk outside the International Space Station. This venture, expected to last approximately seven hours, is crucial for installing the final solar array, a key component in augmenting the station's power. This upcoming mission follows closely on the heels of another spacewalk conducted just last week.

The spacewalk is part of a broader initiative to enhance the ISS's power-generating capabilities. The "power augmentation upgrades" are designed not only to increase the station's power by 30% but also to aid in its eventual deorbiting. NASA plans to provide live coverage of the event, beginning at 7 a.m. ET on November 5, making the cosmic action accessible to viewers worldwide.