NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Sets Record During Successful Spacewalk to Remove Faulty Radio Unit

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Suni Williams set a new record for women on EVA with 5 hours and 26 minutes.
Williams and Wilmore successfully removed a faulty radio unit after previous attempts.
NASA astronauts collected microbial samples during the spacewalk for the first time.
Williams surpassed Peggy Whitson's record with 62 hours and 6 minutes in space.
The spacewalk was the 274th EVA for the ISS since 1998.

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Williams and Wilmore's First Joint Spacewalk

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Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore conducted their first spacewalk together
The spacewalk lasted approximately 6.5 hours over London, England
Williams used the Canadarm2 robotic arm for assistance
Their stay on the ISS has been extended until late March or early April 2025
This was Williams' tenth spacewalk, highlighting her experience

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Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore completed their first spacewalk together
The spacewalk lasted approximately 6.5 hours over London, England
Williams used the Canadarm2 robotic arm for assistance
Their stay on the ISS has been extended until late March or early April 2025
This was Williams' tenth spacewalk, highlighting her experience

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