- During a 6.5-hour spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS) on August 25, 2026, NASA astronaut Anil Menon and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot installed a new Ku-band communication antenna.
- The antenna was mounted on the station's external Z1 truss section, which houses critical communication and power equipment.
- This mission was part of US Spacewalk 98. The spacewalk began at approximately 8:27 AM and concluded at 2:57 PM EDT.
- During the operation, the two astronauts removed the old communication antenna, installed the new one in its place, and completed the necessary connections.
- A space-to-ground communication system facilitates the exchange of voice, telemetry, and data between Earth and the ISS. The Ku-band antenna plays a vital role in this system by enabling high-speed data transmission.
- The Ku-band is part of the microwave spectrum and is widely used in satellite communication. Installing the new antenna will help ensure the smooth operation of the station's communication system.
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