NASA schedules two January ISS spacewalks to boost power and prep roll‑out solar hardware

NASA will preview two planned spacewalks at a Jan. 6, 2026 briefing at Johnson Space Center. In January, U.S. astronauts will perform EVAs at the International Space Station to boost electrical power and install equipment, including preparations for a roll‑out solar array.

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Briefing

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  • Two planned EVAs in January will boost ISS electrical capacity and ready hardware for a roll‑out solar array as NASA manages the station through its final five planned years ahead of a 2030 deorbit.
  • The Jan. 6 Johnson Space Center briefing (livestreamed) is a near‑term operational update as NASA balances sustainment work with the broader commercial space‑station competition.
  • Recent agency footage underscoring the station's cramped interior highlights the complexity of external maintenance and installation tasks for visiting crews: see the ISS walkthrough.

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