Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk completed a complex spacewalk on the International Space Station, assisting in the installation of a solar array. The mission, part of a routine maintenance operation, involved working outside the station’s hull in the vacuum of space. Kutryk, a member of the Canadian Space Agency, collaborated with another astronaut to secure the solar panel components.
The spacewalk took place during a scheduled maintenance window, with both astronauts wearing standard extravehicular activity suits. Kutryk’s role focused on the lower section of the Canadarm2 robotic arm, where he helped attach the new solar array hardware. The task required precise movements and coordination with ground control.
This spacewalk marks another milestone in Canada’s contribution to international space exploration. The Canadarm2, a key component of the ISS, is a Canadian innovation that has been critical to the station’s operations since its installation in 1998. Kutryk’s work ensures the station continues to generate power for its scientific missions and life support systems.
