ScienceAugust 3, 2026

spacewalk

SPACE-wawk

Definition

An instance where an astronaut leaves their spacecraft to perform work or maintenance in the vacuum of space while wearing a protective suit.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'space' and 'walk,' first appearing in the mid-20th century to describe activities performed outside of a space vehicle while in orbit.

In the news

The article mentions the Artemis II crew members' previous experience together on the first all-female spacewalk in 2019 to highlight their established history of working together as astronauts.

NASA’s Artemis II moon mission astronauts make first-ever ‘ship to ship’ call to ISS

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