ISS Crews Preparing for Today’s Spacewalk

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The International Space Stations robotic arm moves the S5 truss. Image: NASA TV
The International Space Station's robotic arm moves the S5 truss. Image: NASA TV

The STS-118 and Expedition 15 crews continue preparations for today’s spacewalk to install the Starboard 5 (S5) truss onto the International Space Station. STS-118 Mission Specialists Rick Mastracchio and Dave Williams are slated to begin their orbital stroll at 12:31 p.m. EDT.


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