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100th Spacewalk Marks Milestone

Posted Dec 18, 07 6:13 PM CST in Science & Health 

(Newser) – An inspection of two faulty parts of the International Space Station today marked its 100th spacewalk, Space.com reports. Astronauts Peggy Whitson and Dan Tani, about to make the nearly seven-hour walk, were surprised to hear the news. "It is kind of mind boggling," Tani said. "I remember pre-ISS talking about the hundreds, and thinking that was a huge mountain to climb."

Whitson's walk marked another milestone, setting the record for most total ISS spacewalk time by a woman. She was already the station's first female commander when she arrived in October. In all, 73 astronauts and cosmonauts have spent more than 624 hours on ISS spacewalks over the past nine years. "That's an amazing record of resounding success," Tani said as he wrapped today's walk.

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In this photo released by NASA, the International Space Station is seen from Space Shuttle Discovery as the two spacecrafts begin their separation on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2007. (AP Photo/NASA)   (Associated Press)
In this image from NASA Television on the International Space Station, Expedition 16 flight engineer Dan Tani, left, and Commander Peggy Whitson are seen during a space walk, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007....   (Associated Press)
In this image from NASA Television on the International Space Station, Expedition 16 commander Peggy Whitson is seen during a space walk, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. (AP Photo/NASA TV)   (Associated Press)
Peggy Whitson of the United States, commander of the 16th mission for the International Space Station, is shown in this Oct 10, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, file)   (Associated Press)
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