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Living in Microgravity
One of the most difficult and dangerous jobs on the ISS
involves Extravehicular Activity (EVA), otherwise known as a
n. any activity done by an astronaut outside a spacecraft
spacewalk. Sometimes the station needs repairing. On an
spacewalk
EVA, astronauts often work up to 7 hours in space. They
wear special suits that protect them and
provide life support.
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What is a dangerous job on the ISS?
An extravehicular activity (EVA), known as a spacewalk, is a dangerous
job. / Going on a spacewalk outside the ISS is a dangerous job.
An astronaut in a space suit is engaged in repairs of the ISS.
By going on spacewalks, astronauts can fix things in space
instead of bringing them back to Earth to fix.
Unit 12 | Living in Microgravity
