Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Spacewalks pose dangers like micrometeoroids, radiation, and equipment malfunctions for astronauts.
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Commander Sunita Williams conducted health checks and suit tests to gear up for her 2025 mission.
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Spacesuit failures in oxygen supply or pressure systems could become catastrophic in space.
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Micrometeoroids traveling at high speeds can puncture suits or damage vital equipment.
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Without Earth’s protection, spacewalkers face higher radiation exposure, risking long-term health.
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Tethers keep astronauts anchored; a failure could result in drifting irreversibly into space.
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ISS coolant leaks during a spacewalk could expose astronauts to toxic ammonia, a lethal risk.
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Williams will repair astrophysics tools like the NICER X-ray telescope during a six-hour walk.
Astronauts analyze microgravity’s effects on blood flow and calibrate genetic sequencing tools.
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Despite risks, the spacewalk showcases human ingenuity and the drive to push cosmic boundaries.
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