Spacewalk to Install New International Space Station Solar Arrays

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After more than 20 years, the International Space Station is getting new solar arrays, and you have the chance to watch it LIVE during a spacewalk! On June 16, Shane Kimbrough of NASA Astronauts and Thomas Pesquet of the European Space Agency will venture into the vacuum of space for ~6.5 hours to install and deploy two roll-out solar arrays on the space station. Coverage starts at 6:30 a.m. EDT (10:30 UTC). Set a reminder to watch this special job performed live!