Specifically, the January 27 spacewalk “will focus on completing cable and antenna rigging for the ‘Bartolomeo’ science payloads platform outside the European Space Agency Columbus module,” NASA said. “The duo also will configure a Ka-band terminal that will enable an independent, high-bandwidth communication link to European ground stations. After completing the upgrades on the Columbus module, Hopkins and Glover will remove a grapple fixture bracket on the far port (left) truss in preparation for future power system upgrades.” The work is previewed in the animation below. … [Read more...] about Watch these NASA animations previewing its upcoming spacewalks
