Fri Jan 31 05:12:14 UTC 2025: ## NASA Astronauts Conduct Six-Hour Spacewalk to Maintain International Space Station
**Houston, TX** – NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore embarked on a spacewalk today to perform essential maintenance on the International Space Station (ISS) and collect vital samples. The spacewalk, which began at 8:00 AM ET (1300 UTC), is expected to last approximately 6.5 hours. The astronauts are undertaking a variety of tasks crucial for the continued operation and research capabilities of the orbiting laboratory. Further details regarding the specific maintenance and sample collection are expected to be released by NASA following the completion of the spacewalk.
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