Astronauts spacewalk to set up antenna on space station

Astronauts ventured out of the space station to set up an antenna on Wednesday.

NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover floated out of the International Space Station shortly after 0630 (1130 GMT) to begin work on the Columbus Ka-band terminal (ColKa), which is being secured to the European section of the the station. 

This is Hopkins' third spacewalk and Glover's first trip outside the station. 

A second spacewalk is planned for February 1.

(Source: Reuters)


Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses:

www.presstv.co.uk

SHARE THIS ARTICLE
Press TV News Roku