Summary
- NASA is broadcasting U.S.
- Spacewalk 95 live
- The live coverage begins in about 60 minutes
- Chris Williams and Jessica Meir will exit the Quest airlock
- The task involves replacing a wrist joint on Canadarm2
- The component malfunctioned during normal operations on May 27
- The livestream is available through NASA+, Amazon Prime, Netflix and YouTube
NASA’s live coverage of U.S. Spacewalk 95 outside the International Space Station begins in about 60 minutes.
NASA is broadcasting U.S. Spacewalk 95 live today, with astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir exiting the ISS Quest airlock to replace a wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm.
The event matters because viewers can watch a real-time maintenance operation outside the International Space Station, involving one of the orbital laboratory’s most important robotic systems.
NASA’s livestream
NASA’s live coverage of U.S. Spacewalk 95 begins in about 60 minutes, covering the preparation, the astronauts’ exit and the work outside the ISS.
According to NASA, coverage begins at 7:00 a.m. EDT, while the spacewalk itself is scheduled to start at approximately 8:35 a.m. EDT.
The broadcast is available through NASA’s official channels, including NASA+, Amazon Prime, Netflix and YouTube.
What the astronauts will do
Chris Williams and Jessica Meir will exit the International Space Station to replace a wrist joint on Canadarm2.
The component malfunctioned on May 27, when the robotic arm drew elevated motor current during normal operations and did not move as expected.
NASA worked with the Canadian Space Agency to assess the issue and determined that a spacewalk was required, using a spare part already aboard the ISS.
Who is taking part in U.S. Spacewalk 95
Chris Williams will perform the second spacewalk of his career and will serve as spacewalk crew member 1. He will wear a spacesuit with red stripes so he can be easily identified during the live broadcast.
Jessica Meir will perform her fifth spacewalk and will serve as spacewalk crew member 2. She will wear an unmarked spacesuit.
U.S. Spacewalk 95 will be the 280th spacewalk in support of International Space Station assembly, maintenance and upgrades.
Why Canadarm2 matters
Canadarm2 is one of the ISS’s key robotic systems, and its maintenance is part of the normal operation of a station that has been continuously in service for more than 25 years.
NASA says repairs to robotics systems are normal and expected, as the system was designed with replaceable components and planned maintenance in mind.
What we think
Today’s livestream is especially interesting because it is not just another broadcast from the ISS, but a live view of a real technical intervention outside the station. U.S. Spacewalk 95 shows how demanding daily ISS operations remain and how important it is to be able to repair critical systems in orbit.
Frequently asked questions
When does NASA’s livestream begin?
NASA’s live coverage begins in about 60 minutes and is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. EDT.
When does the spacewalk begin?
U.S. Spacewalk 95 is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:35 a.m. EDT.
Which astronauts are taking part?
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir are taking part.
What work will be done outside the ISS?
The two astronauts will replace a wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm.
Where is the livestream available?
NASA is broadcasting the live coverage through its official channels, including NASA+, Amazon Prime, Netflix and YouTube.
