Adjective : an extravehicular activity. From Dictionary.com.
They call it the EMU, the extravehicular mobility unit. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 9, 2002] Reference
I want to go extravehicular and make a close survey of the object. From Wordnik.com. [2001 A Space Odyssey]
They were taking turns going extravehicular and pulling off the weapons. From Wordnik.com. [New Race] Reference
In extravehicular activities, there was no such thing as a "minor" mistake. From Wordnik.com. [2001 A Space Odyssey]
That would be EVA or extravehicular activity number three, and the last one. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 14, 2006] Reference
(Left) An extravehicular-mobility unit (EMU) is displayed at Space Center Houston. From Wordnik.com. [Space Center Houston] Reference
Bean recalled: It was about two and a half hours into the extravehicular activity. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing] Reference
An extravehicular-mobility unit (EMU) features many patches at Space Center Houston. From Wordnik.com. [Space Center Houston] Reference
I see that extravehicular activity for final check of external instruments is optional. From Wordnik.com. [Lucifer's Hammer]
On March 21, 2009, astronaut Joe Acaba stepped into space for some extravehicular activity. From Wordnik.com. [Haddock Links] Reference
He is Soichi Noguchi, EV - 1, extravehicular is the term they use, space walks for the rest of us. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 3, 2005] Reference
In any case, this is the first of three planned extravehicular activities or space walks, in human speak. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 12, 2006] Reference
"That suits me fine," said Poole, who was the crew member designated for routine extravehicular activity. From Wordnik.com. [2001 A Space Odyssey]
Ongoing: Full assembly will require 160 space-walks. 960 hours of extravehicular activity over five years. From Wordnik.com. [The Ultimate Thrill Ride] Reference
Take things easy - never move quickly - stop and think - these were the rules for extravehicular activity. From Wordnik.com. [2001 A Space Odyssey]
"For instance, the Orion capsule ... does not allow for extravehicular activity, cannot stay long in orbit ...". From Wordnik.com. [Forget The Moon - NASA Watch] Reference
Some of them spent seven hours engaging in extravehicular activity. From Wordnik.com. [Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion] Reference
NASA as extravehicular activities - since the ammonia pump failed July 31. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion] Reference
John Grunsfeld taking part in the mission's third session of extravehicular activity. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! News: Latest news headlines News Headlines | Top Stories] Reference
"We are foreseeing this as an EVA (extravehicular activity, or spacewalk) assistant,". From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
Venous gas emboli and exhaled nitric oxide with simulated and actual extravehicular activity. From Wordnik.com. [SpaceRef Top Stories] Reference
"We are foreseeing this as an EVA (extravehicular activity, or spacewalk) assistant," Diftler said. From Wordnik.com. [dailyindia.com News Feed] Reference
Only the plan for the spacewalk, known in NASA parlance as an extravehicular activity or EVA, will change. From Wordnik.com. [msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines] Reference
Young made the first landing in the rough Descartes Highlands region and conducted three extravehicular activities. From Wordnik.com. Reference
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