NASA will preview three spacewalks slated for next month that focus on ISS maintenance and upgrades to power and communications systems. The work is presented as part of preparations for future Artemis missions aimed at returning humans to the Moon as early as 2028. Artemis II—whose crew traveled farther into space than previous crewed missions—helps inform these efforts. A press briefing is set for 2 p.m. EDT, with a live stream available.
NASA Previews Three Upcoming Spacewalks as Agency Accelerates Moon Return Plans
NASA officials will preview three spacewalks scheduled for next month, highlighting work that will help keep the International Space Station operational and support future lunar missions.
What the Spacewalks Will Do
The planned excursions will focus on maintenance and upgrades to the ISS, including work on power systems, communications equipment and other critical infrastructure needed to sustain ongoing crewed operations. These upgrades help ensure the station remains a reliable platform for research and as a logistics node while NASA prepares for upcoming Artemis missions.
Why It Matters for Artemis
NASA frames these spacewalks as part of broader preparations for returning astronauts to the Moon, with a target of as early as 2028. The agency says the Artemis program aims to establish a sustained human presence on the lunar surface and eventually support a long-term base.
Officials also noted that the most recent Artemis mission, Artemis II, carried four astronauts farther into space than previous crewed missions—an important step in validating hardware and procedures for future deep-space flights.
The press briefing is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT, and a live video stream will be available via NASA's channels and the news outlet hosting the briefing.
Watch the live stream to follow the briefing and learn how these upcoming spacewalks fit into NASA's long-term lunar strategy.
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