NASA to Broadcast Three August Spacewalks and Hold Preview Conference

NASA announced a series of three extravehicular activities (EVAs) scheduled for August 2026, with the first spacewalk now set to begin at an updated start time on Thursday, Aug. 6. The agency will provide live coverage as astronauts exit the International Space Station (ISS) to carry out a set of upgrades and repairs aimed at extending the station’s operational capabilities. The revised timing, reflected in an updated media advisory issued on July 27, ensures coordination with mission control and international partners while maintaining the overall schedule for the month’s activities.

During the August EVAs, crew members will focus on three primary objectives: upgrading the ISS’s solar arrays to improve power generation, replacing a communications antenna to enhance data transmission, and installing new power and data cables to support upcoming scientific experiments. The upgrades are part of a broader effort to modernize the station’s infrastructure and sustain its role as a hub for low‑Earth‑orbit research. NASA’s coverage will provide real‑time updates and post‑mission summaries, offering the public insight into the technical work that underpins the continued functionality of the orbiting laboratory.