Watch 2 astronauts replace failed ISS antenna during spacewalk today
Two astronauts are conducting a spacewalk to replace a failed antenna on the International Space Station. This mission follows a previous attempt that was cut short due to time constraints.
Why it matters
Maintaining communication infrastructure is critical for the ongoing safety and operational success of the International Space Station.
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Two astronauts will do some repair work outside the International Space Station today (Aug. 25), and you can watch the action live.
NASA's Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency will conduct a spacewalk today (Aug. 25) to replace a space-to-ground-antenna. The extravehicular activity (EVA) is expected to start around 8:35 a.m. EDT (1235 GMT) and last 6.5 hours.
You can watch it live here at Space.com, courtesy of NASA, or directly via the space agency . Coverage will start at 7:00 a.m. EDT (1100 GMT).
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir (at right) and Anil Menon (facing away from camera) completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to install solar array mounting hardware outside of the International Space Station on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. | Credit: NASA
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