Spacewalk: New Ways of Movement and Insurance for Cosmonauts In October, cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky conducted a spacewalk where they tested a new insurance method using two variable-length tethers. This innovative approach involves having one fixed-length tether (around 1m) to prevent drifting far away and one variable-length tether that can extend up to 3m. The new method allows for a movement zone expansion of more than 2m and reduces the time needed to move between objects on the station's surface. The experiment underwent a phased evaluation process, starting with ground testing by instructors, followed by cosmonaut trials in a hydro laboratory, and finally, its application in space. According to the key VKD rule, a cosmonaut must always have two attachment points, ensuring their safety during spacewalks. The success of the results means that this method will be further utilized in future missions.

In October, cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky conducted a spacewalk where they tested a new insurance method using two variable-length tethers.

This innovative approach involves having one fixed-length tether (around 1m) to prevent drifting far away and one variable-length tether that can extend up to 3m. The new method allows for a movement zone expansion of more than 2m and reduces the time needed to move between objects on the station's surface.

The experiment underwent a phased evaluation process, starting with ground testing by instructors, followed by cosmonaut trials in a hydro laboratory, and finally, its application in space. According to the key VKD rule, a cosmonaut must always have two attachment points, ensuring their safety during spacewalks. The success of the results means that this method will be further utilized in future missions.