U.S. Spacewalk Preview News Conference (Jan. 6, 2026)

NASA experts are discussing two upcoming spacewalks which will make upgrades to the International Space Station. Tune in and learn more!

On Thursday, Jan. 8, NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman will make preparations to install new International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays (IROSAs) which will provide power for the orbiting laboratory. On Thursday, Jan. 15, two NASA astronauts will replace a high-definition camera outside the station and make other hardware changes.

Participants in our news conference to discuss these spacewalks include:
• Bill Spetch, operations integration manager, International Space Station Program
• Diana Trujillo, spacewalk flight director, Flight Operations Directorate
• Heidi Brewer, spacewalk flight director, Flight Operations Directorate

Find out more about the International Space Station: https://nasa.gov/iss

Credit: NASA
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