NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams began a spacewalk at 8:52 a.m. EDT to prepare the 2A power channel for the future installation of new roll-out solar arrays. Once installed, the arrays will provide additional power for the orbiting laboratory, supporting critical systems and its safe, controlled deorbit.
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Meir is spacewalk crew member 1, wearing a suit with red stripes. Williams is crew member 2, wearing an unmarked suit.
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March 18, 2026 8:59AM
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