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NASA Astronauts Prepare for Spacewalk

June 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Four Expedition 74 crew members had an off-duty day on Friday.
A robotics repair spacewalk is planned for next week.
The spacewalk will replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the Canadarm2.
NASA+ will begin live coverage at 7 a.m. EDT on June 30.

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Strategic Implications

This spacewalk may indicate the importance of maintaining the International Space Station's robotic capabilities, which could suggest a focus on ensuring the station's continued operational efficiency. The use of virtual reality and artificial intelligence tools may also indicate a growing trend towards leveraging technology to enhance crew efficiency and performance.

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What Happened

International Space Station Crew Members Relax Ahead of Robotics Repair

Four Expedition 74 crew members, including NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir, enjoyed an off-duty day on Friday ahead of a planned robotics repair spacewalk. The spacewalk, scheduled for June 30, will replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew focused on artificial intelligence and virtual reality studies aboard the International Space Station. The spacewalk will be the duo’s second together and is expected to last around six hours and 40 minutes. This article was first reported by NASA.

Source | Originally Published: June 26, 2026

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