Cosmic Ascent: NASA Astronauts Forge Future Power for the International Space Station
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon successfully completed a critical 6.5-hour spacewalk, installing crucial mounting hardware for new solar arrays (iROSAs) on the International Space Station. This intricate mission is a significant step in upgrading the ISS's power system, promising a 20-30% increase in electricity and sustaining humanity's orbital outpost for future cosmic exploration. The spacewalk also offered a profound moment of reflection on humanity's journey to the Moon and Mars.