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HSF - STS-96 Extravehicular Activities

STS-96 Extravehicular Activities

During docked operations, the crew will perform one scheduled Extravehicular Activity (EVA) to perform external ISS equipment transfers. Scheduled for Flight Day 4, two spacewalkers will remove parts of the Russian Cargo Crane (STRELA) and place it in stowage on the station. STRELA, an updated version of the crane used on the Mir space Station, will be assembled during a later ISS flight for use in building the station. Additionally, another U.S-built crane will be brought up during this EVA, and stowed on Unity for use during later ISS flights Other tasks to be completed during the spacewalk include moving foot restraints into PMA-1 (Primary Mating Adapter) and installing three bags containing tools for use during later flights.