NASA will hold a news conference on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. EDT to preview the upcoming 100th and 101st spacewalks at the International Space Station. The event will take place at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The two spacewalks will focus on completing solar array installation and enhancing power systems aboard the station. NASA will stream the conference through multiple platforms, with viewing options available on NASA's official channels.
The news conference will feature NASA participants discussing the upcoming extravehicular activities. These spacewalks represent significant milestones in the station's operational history, particularly as they advance ongoing efforts to modernize the orbiting laboratory's power infrastructure. Solar array upgrades have been central to maintaining the station's electrical capacity and supporting its research missions.
The announcement comes as NASA continues regular maintenance and upgrades to the International Space Station. The station relies on spacewalks for external maintenance tasks that cannot be performed remotely or by robotic systems. The 100th and 101st spacewalks underscore the ongoing human spaceflight operations that characterize modern station operations.
Members of the public and media can access the live stream through NASA's website to follow the briefing and learn additional details about the planned spacewalks, including timelines, objectives, and the astronauts who will conduct the activities.