NASA has announced coverage plans for two upcoming spacewalks outside the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for June 24 and July 2, 2025. These spacewalks are part of ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the station’s systems.
Spacewalk Details
First Spacewalk – June 24, 2025
- Start Time: 8:00 a.m. EDT (Coverage begins at 6:30 a.m.)
- Astronauts: Tracy C. Dyson and Mike Barratt
- Objectives:
- Remove a faulty electronics box (radio frequency group)
- Collect microorganism samples from the station’s exterior
Second Spacewalk – July 2, 2025
- Start Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT (Coverage begins at 7:30 a.m.)
- Objectives:
- Replace a gyroscope assembly
- Relocate an antenna
- Prepare for upgrades to the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer1
How to Watch
NASA will stream both spacewalks live on:
- NASA TV
- NASA+
- NASA App
- YouTube
- NASA.gov
These events offer a rare opportunity to witness astronauts working in the vacuum of space, performing complex tasks that support the long-term sustainability of the ISS.
