Spacewalking astronauts replace blurry camera on robot arm
By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer
Published: October 20, 2017, 10:51am
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Spacewalking astronauts provided some necessary focus to the International Space Station’s robot arm on Friday.
Astronaut Joe Acaba unbolted a blurry camera from a new robotic hand installed two weeks ago. He then popped in a spare, which flight controllers quickly tested from Houston. The replacement provided crisp, clear views.
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