Crews Prepare for Spacewalk

The STS-126 and Expedition 18 crew members reviewed spacewalk procedures to prepare for the first of four spacewalks planned during the mission. The spacewalkers, Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper and Steve Bowen, are following a proven protocol known as the “campout”. This consists of spending the night in the Quest airlock to lessen the preparatory time before beginning the spacewalk scheduled for 1:45 p.m. EST. More

(Source: NASA - Nov 18)