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NASA astronauts complete 6.5-hour ISS spacewalk to prepare for solar array upgrade

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Jessica Meir and Anil Menon spent 6.5 hours outside the International Space Station on Aug. 6 installing mounting hardware for new rollout solar arrays. The upgrade is intended to provide additional power for the station, according to NASA.

Discovered 2026-08-06T12:30:59.802133-07:00 | 2026-08-06T12:30:59.802133-07:00

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  • The spacewalk advances installation of new rollout solar arrays designed to increase the International Space Station’s available power.
  • The 6.5-hour extravehicular activity demonstrates continued operational support for ISS infrastructure and future station activities.
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