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What does extravehicular mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word extravehicular? Here's what it means.

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  1. Relating to, on happening in, the space outside a vehicle, especially a spacecraft in space
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That's where astronauts practice extravehicular activities, more commonly known as spacewalks.
During these two missions, he logged over 3 months in space including over 21 hours of extravehicular activity in 3 spacewalks.
Suraev will be designated as extravehicular crew member 1 and will wear an Orlan suit bearing red stripes.
Canadian Space Agency astronaut and Mission Specialist Dave Williams floats near torso portions of two extravehicular mobility unit spacesuits in the Quest Airlock of the International Space Station.
Besides logging more than 259 hours in space, he has more than 14 hours of extravehicular activity, or spacewalking.
To carry out their extravehicular activities, the astronaut's feet must almost always be anchored firmly in stirrups.

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