NASA astronaut and 1st female French spacewalker remove failed ISS antenna but run out of time for replacement - Space
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot performed a spacewalk to replace a faulty antenna on the International Space Station. The mission was partially successful, but the team ran out of time to complete the installation, requiring a follow-up spacewalk.
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Maintaining communication infrastructure on the ISS is critical for the safety of the crew and the continued operation of scientific research in orbit.
Missions International Space Station NASA astronaut and 1st female French spacewalker remove failed ISS antenna but run out of time for replacement News By Robert Z. Pearlman Published 18 August 2026 Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot are back inside the International Space Station after a 6-hour, 23-minute spacewalk.
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