Astronauts make history repairing the ISS | Space photo of the day for Aug. 25, 2026
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA astronaut Anil Menon complete a spacewalk on Aug. 18, 2026.
On August 18, 2026, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA astronaut Anil Menon embarked on a historic spacewalk to repair the International Space Station. As the duo floated in the vacuum of space, tethered to the orbiting laboratory, they worked tirelessly for over 6 hours and 23 minutes to address a critical issue. Adenot, making her first spacewalk, became the first French woman to conduct an extravehicular activity (EVA) in space.
The astronauts' mission was to remove a malfunctioning antenna from the ISS, a task that proved to be both physically demanding and technically complex. Despite their efforts, they were unable to replace the old antenna with a new, functioning one within the allotted time. However, their accomplishment was significant, as the working Space-to-Ground antenna is crucial for the station's connection to Earth.
This vital link allows astronauts to transmit critical information back to Mission Control, making the antenna's repair essential for the continued success of the ISS mission.
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