Allison Bolinger: Spacewalk Flight Controller and Trainer

3 minutes 44 seconds

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NASA spacewalk flight controller and trainer Allison Bolinger teaches astronauts how to work outside their spacecraft. In this video, Allison describes how she helps astronauts prepare for work on the International Space Station while wearing a bulky spacesuit. Part of the "Design Squad Nation" series.

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Runtime: 3 minutes 44 seconds

Topic: Careers, Science
Subtopic: Astronomy, Occupations, Space Sciences
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2013
Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
Series: Design Squad Nation

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