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NASA astronauts will conduct two spacewalks Thursday, Jan. 8, and Thursday, Jan. 15, outside the International Space Station, and the agency will provide comprehensive coverage.<\/p>\n
The first spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. EST on Jan. 8 and last about six hours and 30 minutes. NASA will provide live coverage beginning at 6:30 a.m. on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency\u2019s YouTube channel. Learn how to\u00a0stream NASA content\u00a0through a variety of online platforms, including social media.<\/p>\n
During U.S. spacewalk 94, NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman will exit the station\u2019s Quest airlock to prepare the 2A power channel for future installation of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays. Once installed, the array will provide additional power for the orbital laboratory, including critical support of its safe and controlled deorbit.<\/p>\n
Fincke will serve as spacewalk crew member 1 and will wear a suit with red stripes, while Cardman will serve as spacewalk crew member 2 and will wear an unmarked suit. This spacewalk will be Cardman\u2019s first and Fincke\u2019s 10th, tying him for the most spacewalks by a NASA astronaut.<\/p>\n
The second spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 7:10 a.m. on Jan. 15 and last about 6 hours and 30 minutes. NASA will provide live coverage beginning at 5:40 a.m. on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency\u2019s YouTube channel.<\/p>\n
During U.S. spacewalk 95, two NASA astronauts will replace a high-definition camera on camera port 3, install a new navigational aid for visiting spacecraft, called a planar reflector, on the Harmony module\u2019s forward port, and relocate an early ammonia servicer jumper \u2014 a flexible hose assembly that connects parts of a fluid system \u2014 along with other jumpers on the station\u2019s S6 and S4 truss.<\/p>\n
NASA will announce which astronauts are scheduled for the second spacewalk after the Jan. 8 spacewalk.<\/p>\n
The spacewalks will be the 278th and 279th in support of space station assembly, maintenance and upgrades. Also, they are the first two International Space Station spacewalks of 2026, and the first by Expedition 74.<\/p>\n
Learn more about International Space Station research and operations at:<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n -end-<\/p>\n Josh Finch \/ Jimi Russell Sandra Jones
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
joshua.a.finch@nasa.gov \/ james.j.russell@nasa.gov\u00a0<\/p>\n
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
sandra.p.jones@nasa.gov<\/p>\n<\/div>\n