List of spacewalks since 2015
This list contains all spacewalks performed since the beginning of 2015 where an astronaut has fully, or partially left the spacecraft.
As of 19 August 2016, 215 astronauts have made spacewalks (out of 549 people who have gone into Earth orbit).[1][2][3]
2015–2019 spacewalks
Spacewalk beginning and ending times are given in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
2015 spacewalks
Start Date/Time | Duration | End Time | Spacecraft | Crew | Remarks |
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21 February 12:45 |
6 hours 41 minutes |
19:26 | Expedition 42/43 | Rigged and routed power and data cables at the forward end of the Harmony module as part of preparations for the installation of the International Docking Adapter at PMA-2.[4] | |
25 February 11:51 |
6 hours 43 minutes |
18:34 | Expedition 42/43 | Completed power and data cable routing at the forward end of the Harmony module. Removed launch locks from forward and aft berthing ports of Tranquility to prepare for relocation of the Permanent Multipurpose Module and the installation of the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module. Lubricated end effector of Canadarm2.[5][6] | |
1 March 11:52 |
5 hours 38 minutes |
17:30 | Expedition 42/43 | Finished cable routing, antenna and retro-reflector installation on both sides of the ISS truss and on other modules in preparation for the installation of the International Docking Adapter at PMA-2 and 3.[7][8] | |
10 August 14:20 |
5 hours 31 minutes |
19:51 | Expedition 44/45 | Installed gap spanners on the hull of the station for facilitating movement of crew members on future spacewalks, cleaned windows of the Zvezda Service Module, install fasteners on communications antennas, replaced an aging docking antenna, photographed various locations and hardware on Zvezda and nearby modules, and retrieved a space environment experiment.[9][10] | |
28 October 12:03 |
7 hours 16 minutes |
19:19 | Expedition 45 | Prepared a Main Bus Switching Unit for repair, installed a thermal cover on the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, lubricated elements of the Space Station Remote Manipulator System, and routed data and power cables to prepare for the installation of the International Docking Adaptor at PMA-2 and 3.[11] | |
6 November 11:22 |
7 hours 48 minutes |
19:10 | Expedition 45 | Worked to restore a portion of the ISS's cooling system to its primary configuration, returning ammonia coolant levels to normal in the primary and backup radiator arrays.[12] | |
21 December 13:45 |
3 hours 16 minutes |
16:01 | Expedition 46 | Released a brake on the Mobile Servicing System to allow it to be properly stowed prior to the arrival of a visiting Progress vehicle. Routed cables in preparation for the installation of the Nauka module and the International Docking Adapter, and retrieved tools from a toolbox.[13] |
2016 spacewalks
Start Date/Time | Duration | End Time | Spacecraft | Crew | Remarks |
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15 January 13:48 |
4 hours 43 minutes | 18:31 | Expedition 46 ISS Quest |
Replaced a failed voltage regulator responsible for shutting down one of the station's eight power channels in November 2015, and routed cables in support of the installation of the International Docking Adaptor. EVA terminated two hours early due to water leakage in Kopra's helmet, but the primary task was accomplished.[14] | |
3 February 12:55 |
4 hours 45 minutes | 17:40 | Expedition 46 ISS Pirs |
Deployed a commemorative flash drive, took samples of module exteriors, installed handrails for use in future EVAs, retrieved an astrobiology experiment, deployed a materials science experiment, and tested a tool for applying coatings to module exteriors.[15] | |
19 August 12:04 |
5 hours 58 minutes | 18:02 | Expedition 48 ISS Quest |
The astronauts installed the International Docking Adapter (IDA) which was delivered by Dragon CRS-9, allowing future commercial crew spacecraft to dock with the station. This first IDA was attached to Harmony's forward port, over the existing Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA).[16][17] The EVA terminated after completing the primary objective, without completing the secondary objectives, due to a malfunction of the right earphone of Jeff Williams. | |
1 September 11:53 |
6 hours 48 minutes | 18:41 | Expedition 48 ISS Quest |
The crew retracted a thermal radiator which is a backup, and then installed the first pair of several High Definition cameras to monitor the traffic around the station. Then they have performed some maintenance operations.[18] |
2017 spacewalks
Source:[19]
Start Date/Time | Duration | End Time | Spacecraft | Crew | Remarks |
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6 January 12:23 |
6 hours 31 minutes |
18:54 | Expedition 50 ISS Quest |
The crew completed the installation of new batteries on the Station's power channel 3A, and then executed a series of tasks to get ahead for the next EVA. Kimbrough collected photos of the AMS-02, then they removed a broken light on the S3 truss and routed ethernet cables on the Z1 truss. | |
13 January 11:22 |
5 hours 58 minutes |
17:20 | Expedition 50 ISS Quest |
The crew completed the installation of new batteries on the Station's power channel 1A, and then executed a series of get ahead tasks. First they installed a new camera on the Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly, then Pesquet replaced a Worksite Interface Adapter on Canadarm-2 and collected photos of Z1 truss and S0 truss, meanwhile Kimbrough removed 2 handrails from the Destiny module. Then they picked up a bundle of covers and brought them to the Tranquillity module where will be installed when Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 will be moved from Node 3 to Node 2. When removed, the PMA's Common Berthing Mechanism will be covered up to protect it from the space environment. | |
24 March 11:24 |
6 hours 34 minutes |
17:58 | Expedition 50 ISS Quest |
Kimbrough replaced the External Control Zone 2 (EXT-2) Multiplexer-Demultiplexer (MDM) with an upgraded "EPIC MDM" and prepared PMA-3 for its robotic relocation on Sunday. Pesquet inspected the Radiator Beam Valve Module for ammonia leaks, then lubricated one of the Latching End Effectors of Dextre. Kimbrough then replaced a pair of cameras on the Kibo module, and a light on one of the CETA carts. | |
30 March 11:29 |
7 hours 4 minutes |
18:33 | Expedition 50 ISS Quest |
Kimbrough replaced the External Control Zone 1 (EXT-1) Multiplexer-Demultiplexer (MDM) with an upgraded "EPIC MDM" while Whitson connected heater power and heater feedback telemetry to enable PMA-3 to be repressurized, then released a series of straps to free up a cover that protected the APAS. The astronauts then installed 4 axial shields on PMA-3's former location on Tranquillity module and installed covers on PMA-3. | |
12 May 13:01 [20] |
4 hours 13 minutes |
17:21 | Expedition 51 ISS Quest |
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23 May 11:20 [21] |
2 hours 46 minutes |
14:06 | Expedition 51 ISS Quest |
Throughout this hurriedly planned ‘contingency’ spacewalk, both Fischer and Whitson successfully replaced a failed multiplexer-demultiplexer (MDM), and installed a pair of antennas on station to enhance wireless communication for future spacewalks.[22] | |
17 August 14:36 [23] |
7 hours 34 minutes |
22:10 | Expedition 52 ISS Pirs |
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5 October 12:05 |
6 hours 55 minutes |
19:00 | Expedition 53 ISS Quest |
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10 October 11:56 |
6 hours 26 minutes |
18:22 | Expedition 53 ISS Quest |
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20 October 11:47 |
6 hours 49 minutes |
18:36 | Expedition 53 ISS Quest |
2018 spacewalks
Source:[24]
Start Date/Time | Duration | End Time | Spacecraft | Crew | Remarks |
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23 January 11:49 |
7 hours 24 minutes |
19:13 | Expedition 54 ISS Quest |
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2 February 15:34 |
8 hours 13 minutes |
23:47 | Expedition 54 ISS Pirs |
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16 February 12:00 |
5 hours 57 minutes |
17:57 | Expedition 54 ISS Quest |
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29 March 13:33 |
6 hours 10 minutes |
19:43 | Expedition 55 ISS Quest |
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16 May 11:39 |
6 hours 31 minutes |
18:10 | Expedition 55 ISS Quest |
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14 June 13:06 |
6 hours 49 minutes |
19:55 | Expedition 55 ISS Quest |
The astronauts also swapped out a camera assembly on the starboard truss of the station used to film NASA TV and closed an aperture door on the CATS experiment outside the Japanese Kibo module in preparation for disposal on SpaceX CRS 15 and replacement by its successor, ECOSTRESS. Get aheads involved relocating an adjustable grapple bar to the S1 Truss and securing the Flex Hose Rotary Coupler in preparation for replacement on the next spacewalk. During the spacewalk Feustel beat Jerry Ross, his STS 125 crewmate Dr. John Grunsfeld, Fyoder Yurchikhin, and Peggy Whitson to become third on the list of all time space walkers.[25] | |
15 August 16:17 |
7 hours 46 minutes |
00:03 on 16 August | Expedition 56 ISS Pirs |
References
- ↑ William Harwood (2007). "Current Space Demographics". CBS News. Retrieved 2007-10-26.
- ↑ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (2008-09-29). "Extravehicular Activities (EVA) Statistics Current as of 2/23/08". NASA Office of Space Operations. Archived from the original on August 8, 2007. Retrieved August 12, 2007.
- ↑ Alexander, Anikeev (2006-09-11). "Manned astronautics: facts and figures". Archived from the original on 2006-09-08. Retrieved 2006-09-15.
- ↑ "First of Three Spacewalks Complete | Space Station". Blogs.nasa.gov. 2015-02-21. Retrieved 2015-04-04.
- ↑ "Wilmore and Virts Begin Their Second Spacewalk". NASA. 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
- ↑ Pete Harding (2015-02-25). "EVA-30 concluded latest ISS commercial crew preparations". NASASpaceflight.com. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
- ↑ "Spacewalkers Install C2V2 Cables". NASA. 2015-03-01. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
- ↑ Chris Bergin (2015-03-01). "Spacewalkers install new comms system for future vehicles". NASASpaceflight.com. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
- ↑ "Cosmonauts Complete Russian Spacewalk". NASA. 2015-08-10. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
- ↑ David Štula (2015-08-10). "RS-41: Cosmonaut duo complete the only Russian spacewalk of 2015". NASASpaceflight.com. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
- ↑ https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2015/10/28/nasa-astronauts-complete-their-first-spacewalk/
- ↑ https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2015/11/06/pair-of-nasa-astronauts-wrap-up-second-spacewalk/
- ↑ https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2015/12/21/astronauts-make-quick-work-of-short-spacewalk/
- ↑ Garcia, Mark (2016-01-15). "Spacewalk Ends Early After Water Detected in Helmet | Space Station". Blogs.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ↑ Garcia, Mark (2016-02-03). "Second Spacewalk of Year Complete | Space Station". Blogs.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ↑ "Spacewalk Concludes After Commercial Crew Port Installation". NASA. 19 August 2016.
- ↑ "First Commercial Crew Docking Port established aboard ISS in challenging Spacewalk". Spaceflight101. 19 August 2016.
- ↑ "NASA TV to Air U.S. Spacewalk, Briefing | NASA". Nasa.gov. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ↑ "Space Station Spacewalks". NASA. 20 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ↑ "Astronauts complete shortened spacewalk outside International Space Station".
- ↑ "Hurriedly planned 'contingency' spacewalk on tap Tuesday".
- ↑ "Short Spacewalk Complete After Successful Installation Work".
- ↑ "Russian Spacewalkers Collect Overtime in Busy EVA for Satellite Release, Sampling & External Outfitting".
- ↑ "Space Station Spacewalks". NASA. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
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- ↑ Clark, Stephen (August 15, 2018). "Spacewalkers toss nanosatellites into orbit, hook up bird migration monitor". Spaceflight Now. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
External links
- NASA list of EVA statistics (May not be updated)
- U. S. Human Spaceflight History
- NASA JSC Oral History Project
- "Boomers collect artifacts, memories of NASA's heyday": Historical moonwalk information.