Astronauts battle with bolts to replace Space Station storage tank

Spacewalking astronauts had to pull out a hammer and pry bar while attaching a big, new tank full of ammonia coolant to the International Space Station today, successfully driving in a stiff bolt after two frustrating hours.

Astronauts battle with bolts to replace Space Station storage tank

Spacewalking astronauts had to pull out a hammer and pry bar while attaching a big, new tank full of ammonia coolant to the International Space Station today, successfully driving in a stiff bolt after two frustrating hours.

The 215-mile high action unfolded on the 40th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 13.

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