'1 more step': NASA astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk to prep ISS for solar array upgrade - Space
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to install mounting hardware for new solar arrays on the International Space Station. This mission is part of an ongoing effort to upgrade the station's power systems.
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Successful maintenance of the ISS is critical for ongoing scientific research and the continued viability of the orbital laboratory.
Missions International Space Station 'One more step': NASA astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk to prep ISS for solar array upgrade News By Robert Z. Pearlman Published 6 August 2026 Jessica Meir and Anil Menon completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday (Aug. 6).
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