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New 'front porch' added to International Space Station

New ‘front porch’ added to International Space Station

The second International Docking Adapter (IDA-2) prior to being loaded inside the trunk of a SpaceX Dragon for delivery to the International Space Station. It was attached to the forward end of the outpost Aug. 19 by astronauts Jeff Williams and Kate Rubins during EVA-36. Photo Credit: Cory Huston / NASA

Two members of the International Space Station’s Expedition 48 crew stepped outside the…

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NASA previews spacewalk to install IDA-2

The Boeing-built International Docking Adapter 2 (IDA-2) prior to its installation in the CRS-9 Dragon trunk. Two NASA astronauts will install the adapter on Friday, Aug. 19. Photo Credit: NASA

Two members of the International Space Station’s (ISS) Expedition 48 crew will be performing a spacewalk this Friday to install an International Docking Adapter (IDA) on the forward end of the station. The…

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Crew preps for spacewalk; advisory council warns of gap in ISS access

Astronaut Kate Rubins inspects the two suits that will be used in EVA-36. Photo Credit: NASA

With SpaceX’s Dragon cargo ship securely attached to the International Space Station (ISS), and cargo being transferred, two members Expedition 48 are gearing up for a spacewalk, set for Aug. 19. The spacewalk will see the installation of the International Docking Adapter (IDA). (more…)

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