The final shuttle flight marks a new era of shared spacewalking

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In short: Watch how NASA is distributing extravehicular activities for the final mission of the space shuttle Atlantis. This video explains the specific roles and logistics of the STS-132 mission.

During the 12-day STS-132 mission, astronauts Garrett Reisman, Mike Good, and Steve Bowen are scheduled to each perform two EVAs. These extravehicular activities involve staging and installing various pieces of cargo and equipment outside the International Space Station.

The mission, set to launch on May 14, serves as the final flight for the space shuttle Atlantis. Piers Sellers, Tony Antonelli, and Commander Ken Ham are additional members of the team.

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