The precision of manual assembly in the vacuum of space
In short: Watch how mission specialists Garrett Reisman and Steve Bowen performed a critical hardware installation during the STS-132 mission. This footage captures the physical reality of maintaining the International Space Station from the outside.
During the STS-132 mission, the crew of the space shuttle Atlantis, commanded by Ken Ham, conducted a series of three spacewalks over one week. The primary objective of the first spacewalk was the successful installation of a new radio antenna and a tool platform on the exterior of the International Space Station.
These maneuvers are essential for the station's continued operation and maintenance. The footage highlights the technical coordination required for astronauts to work in a microgravity environment to expand the station's capabilities.
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