Nasa’s stuck astronaut steps out on spacewalk after seven months in orbit

US astronaut Suni Williams works outside the International Space Station during a spacewalk. Picture: Nasa TV/AP

One of Nasa’s two stuck astronauts got a much-welcome change of scenery on Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station more than seven months ago.

Suni Williams, the station’s commander, had to tackle some overdue outdoor repair work alongside Nasa’s Nick Hague.