Lost tool bag forces changes to spacewalks
China Daily | Updated: 2008-11-20 07:50
In this image from NASA TV, a tool kit bag (center) as seen through the helmet camera of astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, floats away from the International Space Station after she lost hold of it during a procedure in a 6.5-hour scheduled space walk outside the space station, on Tuesday. AP |
Flight controllers were revamping plans yesterday for the remaining spacewalks planned during space shuttle Endeavour's visit to the international space station, after a crucial tool bag floated out to space during a repair trip.
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