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“Awesomesauce” Views Of Earth Says Astronaut On Station’s 200th Spacewalk

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NASA Astronaut Jack Fischer appears to play air guitar during the International Space Station's 200th spacewalk. Photo: NASA

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NASA astronaut’s conducted the 200th space walk in support of the International Space Station.

American astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer’s spacewalk was delayed slightly this morning due to a water leak in one of the suits.

Despite the delays, first time spacewalker Fischer seemed to enjoy the views. He told mission control the Earth looked like a “giant fondue pot bubbling over with awesomesauce.”

The roughly four hour spacewalk included installing a communications antenna and a new High-definitional Camera.


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Brendan covers space news for WMFE, everything from rocket launches to the latest scientific discoveries in our universe. He hosts WMFE's weekly radio show and podcast "Are We There Yet?" which explores human space exploration. He also helps produce WMFE's public affairs show "Intersection," working with host ... Read Full Bio »

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