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Author of "skywalking", great to have you with us today. >> thanks, shannon. >> there were some difficult kuplts with the space-- difficulties with this spacewalk, why is that? >> well, before you can take the failed component out, which is as big as a refrigerator, you have to take this stick off and it took two astronauts to wiggle that free and finally it came down to brute force where doug was shaking that connector up and down with husband of his muscle power and finally got it off. now, th...

Remove connector. the hoses are as big across azure arm. they had to wait for a night path across the earth to cool down the line, and let metal contract. >> we understand its a two-day process. they wrap up today and get everything done they can. theyll be back wednesday; is that correct? >> they will try to move out the failed backage and put it in place. it wont be active until wednesday when they reactivate the pump package. >> shannon: we will keep an eye on this. and see if they can catch ...

Of course they go to radio silence as soon as we go to them. the beauty of live television. if they are saying anything interesting well tip back in. its a highly technical task. sounds like theyre -- >> if you put in the high force, he says. then the button gave way. >> what is the stream of communication like out there making repairs? to keep an eye on it as it unfolds. >> mission control can look over your shoulder. you can get advice and suggestions about the different techniques that might ...

Half of the stations pump is gone. if the second goes down you would have to shut it down and in survival mode with emergency repair campaign mounted after that. to replace todays pump package. they are dealing with stiff cooling lines and remove the electrical and mechanical bolts to remove and get the spare in place. >> they are calling this the managers of the mission a major failure. have you heard of this happening before in and what are the predictions and guarantees that they can make the...