Watch 2 astronauts replace failed ISS antenna during spacewalk today
Two astronauts launch a live‑streamed EVA on Aug 25 to replace a failed ISS antenna, marking a third back‑to‑back spacewalk for NASA.
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The story so far
The live broadcast is drawing attention as the repair promises to safeguard ongoing experiments and data transmission. Anticipation builds around the operational impact once the new hardware is in place. The need for the spacewalk stems from a malfunctioning antenna that has been out of service.
Preparations were highlighted by NASA’s own releases, noting the urgency of installing a replacement unit to maintain the station’s communications architecture. Coverage by USA Today, Space and NASA.gov confirms the mission is underway, with the spacewalk beginning shortly after the crew’s departure. The coordinated effort marks a rare joint U.S.-European operation in orbit.
Observers now await confirmation that the antenna is successfully installed and functional, leaving the question of when full service will resume.
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The obvious questions
When is the antenna replacement spacewalk taking place?
It is scheduled for today, August 25, 2026, with the EVA beginning in the early hours reported at 04:02 UTC.
Which astronauts are involved in the repair?
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is preparing for his third spacewalk in a row, working with a second astronaut; the crews include NASA and ESA members as noted by NASA.gov.
What component of the ISS is being serviced?
The EVA targets a failed communication antenna on the International Space Station, which the crew will replace.
The reporting (10)
- Astronauts make history repairing the ISS photo of the day for Aug. 25, 2026 Space · 17h ago
- NASA, ESA Spacewalkers Finish Installing High-Speed Antenna NASA (.gov) · 17h ago
- French astronaut Sophie Adenot starts second ISS mission spacewalk France 24 · 17h ago
- Watch as NASA astronaut Anil Menon prepares for 3rd spacewalk in a row USA Today · 17h ago
- NASA astronauts do spacewalk to conduct repairs outside the ISS Yahoo · 17h ago
- Spacewalk begins to repair ISS station antenna WFTV · 17h ago
- NASA, ESA Astronauts Suiting Up for Antenna Installation Spacewalk NASA (.gov) · 17h ago
- Watch 2 astronauts replace failed ISS antenna during spacewalk today Space · 17h ago
- NASA astronaut prepares for 3rd spacewalk in a row outside ISS Florida Today · 18h ago
- Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot on Spacewalk NASA (.gov) · 18h ago
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