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What do the astronauts do whilst the air-lock cycles?

This answer seems to indicate the air-lock pressurization/de-pressurization is a drawn out process. Pressurisation is said to consume 45minutes (somewhat less in case of an emergency). Depressurisation may be a tad quicker. In case of both there almost certainly are check-lists, and protocol to follow.

What I'm curious about

  • How long does depressurization of the Quest Joint Air-lock take?
  • Apart from check-lists, what do the astronaut/s do whilst the air-lock cycles?
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