space
walk
Plural
spacewalks
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a period during which an astronaut moves outside an spacecraft in space, typically to perform repairs or experiments
- The astronauts conducted a spacewalk to repair the solar panels on the International Space Station.
- During the spacewalk, they installed new scientific instruments on the exterior of the spacecraft.
- The spacewalk lasted several hours, during which the astronauts were tethered to the spacecraft for safety.
- Spacewalks require extensive training to ensure the astronauts are prepared for the challenges of working in space.
- NASA plans to conduct a series of spacewalks as part of its mission to upgrade the space station's equipment.