{
  "id": 1718344,
  "title": "NASA, ESA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk to Swap High-Speed Antenna",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/nasa-esa-astronauts-begin-spacewalk-to-swap-high-speed-antenna",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-18T12:34:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
    "slug": "nasa-science",
    "url": "https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/08/18/nasa-esa-astronauts-begin-spacewalk-to-swap-high-speed-antenna/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Astronauts Anil Menon, representing NASA, and Sophie Adenot, representing the European Space Agency, commenced an extravehicular activity at 8:29 a.m. EDT. Their mission involved swapping a high-speed antenna outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk was broadcasted across multiple platforms, allowing viewers to follow along via NASA's official live stream. Menon, the first crew member, donned a suit distinguished by red stripes, while Adenot, the second crew member, was equipped with a suit devoid of markings. Further updates on the space station's activities can be accessed through the space station blog, the @space_station account on X, as well as the ISS Facebook and Instagram profiles. Subscribers can also receive the latest updates from NASA on a weekly basis.",
  "summary": "NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot began a spacewalk at 8:29 a.m. EDT outside the International Space Station to replace a Space-to-Ground antenna on the International Space Station. The post NASA, ESA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk to Swap High-Speed Antenna appeared first on NASA Science .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}