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In this image take from NASA video, astronauts Jessica Meir, right, and Christina Koch install batteries for the International Space Station's solar power grid during a space walk Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (NASA via AP)

Spacewalking astronauts wrap up battery improvements

By MARCIA DUNN - Associated Press

In this image taken from NASA video NASA astronaut Jessica Meir works to finish upgrading the International Space Station's power grid, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. NASA is in the midst of replacing decades-old nickel-hydrogen batteries outside the sprawling space station with more powerful, longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries. The batteries are part of the station's solar power network, keeping everything running when the outpost is on the night side of Earth. It was the second pairing of Meir and Christina Koch outside the orbiting lab. (NASA via AP)

Astronaut completes spacewalk without helmet camera, lights

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Maine astronaut to gear up for more spacewalks

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Astronaut participates in Earth-to-space call with school

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Astronaut checks spacewalk off list; new dream is the moon

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Collins congratulates Meir on spacewalk

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In this photo released by NASA on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, U.S. astronauts Jessica Meir, left, and Christina Koch pose for a photo in the International Space Station. On Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, the two are scheduled to perform a spacewalk to replace a broken battery charger. (NASA via AP)

World’s 1st female spacewalking team makes history

By Marcia Dunn - Associated Press

FILE - In this image released Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, by NASA, astronauts Christina Koch, right, and, Jessica Meir pose for a photo on the International Space Station. NASA has moved up the first all-female spacewalk to Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, or Friday because of a power system failure at the International Space Station. (NASA via AP)

NASA moves up 1st all-female spacewalk to fix power unit

By MARCIA DUNN - Associated Press

In this photo made available by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir on Sept. 29, 2019, Christina H. Koch, left, and Meir greet each other after Meir's arrival on the International Space Station. On Friday, Sept. 4, 2019, NASA announced that the International Space Station’s two women will pair up for a spacewalk on Oct. 21 to plug in new batteries. (NASA via AP)

NASA sets 1st all-female spacewalk after suit flap in spring

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Maine astronaut is conducting experiments on ISS

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First Maine woman to travel into space

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LEFT: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir is set to fly to the International Space Station for the first time in September. RIGHT: Retired astronaut Peggy Whitson was the first female commander of the ISS, and she spent almost two years in total in space. (NASA Photographs)

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir making first voyage to outer space in September

By Emily Ketterer THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times