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. |