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NASA Astronaut Chris Williams to Discuss Space Station Mission - NASA
NASA astronaut Chris Williams will hold a news conference on August 4 to recap his first eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station.
Why it matters
Research conducted during this mission, including cancer treatments and electronics materials, can lead to medical breakthroughs and improved technology for people on Earth.
The details
- Williams spent 241 days in space and traveled over 102 million miles.
- He performed two spacewalks to upgrade power systems and repair the Canadarm2 arm.
- The news conference will be streamed live from NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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