NASA, ESA astronauts conduct spacewalk outside ISS
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot completed a nearly seven-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The mission involved installing navigation equipment, replacing a camera, and performing maintenance tasks.
Why it matters
Routine maintenance and upgrades to the ISS are critical for the continued success of international scientific research in low Earth orbit.
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Frame grab from a NASA live video stream shows ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot working during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station, August 25, 2026. /VCG
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Sophie Adenot concluded a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday for spacecraft navigation, scientific research and station maintenance.
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