NASA astronaut Anil Menon is preparing for a significant mission milestone as he gets ready to participate in the first of three planned spacewalks at the International Space Station (ISS) in August. The Expedition 75 crew has been focused on final preparations, including spacesuit checks, scientific research, and regular station activities as they continue their work in orbit.
Menon will join Expedition 75 commander Jessica Meir for the scheduled spacewalk on August 6. The mission is expected to last approximately six-and-a-half hours and will involve important maintenance work to support the ISS power system. The astronauts will prepare the station for the future installation of its seventh roll-out solar array, which is part of NASA’s ongoing effort to improve and expand the station’s energy capabilities.
Ahead of the mission, Menon, Meir, NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway, and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot worked together inside the Quest airlock to inspect and prepare the spacesuits required for the operation. The astronauts evaluated the suits’ comfort, movement flexibility, and overall condition before activating their systems to confirm that life-support equipment and electronic components were functioning properly.
NASA has not yet revealed which astronauts will participate in the second and third spacewalks planned for August. However, preparations for these upcoming missions are expected to continue as the crew manages both scientific and operational responsibilities aboard the station.
Alongside his spacewalk training, Menon has continued adapting to daily life aboard the ISS and learning the complex routines required for long-duration space missions. NASA stated that he has been actively becoming familiar with station operations while supporting the broader objectives of Expedition 75.
The upcoming spacewalk represents another important step in maintaining and upgrading the International Space Station, which serves as a global platform for scientific research and technological development. Menon’s participation also highlights the growing contributions of astronauts of Indian origin to major international space exploration efforts.
