NASA astronaut Anil Menon to conduct his first spacewalk with veteran Jessica Meir on August 6
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon are scheduled for a spacewalk on August 6 to perform maintenance on the International Space Station. The mission includes upgrading solar arrays and power systems to support future station operations.
Why it matters
Routine maintenance and upgrades are critical for the continued viability of the ISS as a platform for international scientific research.
Two NASA astronauts are preparing to step out of the International Space Station (ISS) on August 6 for a spacewalk. Station commander Jessica Meir and debutant Anil Menon are scheduled to conduct the spacewalk on August 6 to “continue upgrading solar arrays, replace a communications antenna, and connect power and data cables in support of space station operations.”
This August, our astronauts will be stepping outside the @Space_Station three times! NASA experts will discuss our upcoming spacewalks at 2pm ET (1800 UTC) on July 30. Learn how to tune in: https://t.co/7CyQqEN9bF pic.twitter.com/Dxa5zMAxzh
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