INTERNATIONAL: Spacewalk Danger ; AMERICA

Nov 03, 04:13 PM

Current Headlines: Astronauts in orbit and engineers on Earth are trying to work out how best to pull off what will be one of the most difficult and dangerous spacewalking repairs attempted in orbit.

Spacewalker Scott Parazynski runs the risk of being shocked while he is trying to fix a ripped solar wing at the international space station. He will attempt the job as early as today .

Nasa had hoped to send Parazynski out yesterday, but needed more time to come up with a safe plan. If too many loose ends remain, the spacewalk would probably be moved to Sunday, said flight director Derek Hassmann.

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