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Gennady Padalka and Michael Barratt came out in open space for the performance of extravehicular activities. / June 5, 2009 /

In 11 hours 52 minutes Moscow time, Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka and U.S. astronaut Michael Barratt in the suit «Orlan-MK» have opened exit docking compartment hatch «Pierce» and left in open space for tasks extravehicular activities in accordance with the approved program. This 28th space walk out of the Russian segment of ISS.

Hour break required for additional checks on the tightness of the docking compartment «Pierce» and in conjunction with the new armor «Orlan-MK».

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