NASA to Broadcast Upcoming Spacewalks 94, 95

Astronauts will conduct two spacewalks to prepare for new solar array installation on the International Space Station.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 8:36am

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NASA astronauts will conduct a pair of spacewalks beginning Wednesday, March 18, outside of the International Space Station to prepare for the installation of two roll-out solar arrays. Experts from NASA will preview the spacewalks during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Monday, March 16, at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Why it matters

The upcoming spacewalks are part of ongoing efforts to upgrade the International Space Station's power system and communications capabilities, ensuring the orbiting laboratory can continue supporting scientific research and operations.

The details

During the spacewalks, the astronauts will work to prepare the station for the installation of two new roll-out solar arrays, which will increase the station's power generation capacity. The astronauts will also relocate a communications antenna as part of the upgrades.

  • The news conference will be held at 2 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • The two spacewalks are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

The players

Bill Spetch

Operations integration manager, International Space Station Program.

Diana Trujillo

Spacewalk flight director, Flight Operations Directorate.

Ronak Dave

Spacewalk flight director, Flight Operations Directorate.

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What they’re saying

“NASA astronauts will conduct a pair of spacewalks beginning Wednesday, March 18, outside of the International Space Station to prepare for the installation of two roll-out solar arrays.”

— Bill Spetch, Operations integration manager, International Space Station Program (NASA)

What’s next

The astronauts will conduct the two spacewalks on March 18 to prepare the International Space Station for the installation of the new solar arrays.

The takeaway

The upcoming spacewalks are a crucial step in upgrading the International Space Station's power and communications systems, ensuring the orbiting laboratory can continue supporting important scientific research and operations.