Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot on Spacewalk

On August 18, 2026, astronauts Anil Menon from NASA and Sophie Adenot representing the European Space Agency conducted a six-hour and twenty-three minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station. During this activity, both engineers focused on installing a high-speed component as part of Expedition 75’s ongoing operations. Flight engineer Menon was identifiable by his spacesuit featuring a red stripe on its legs while Adenot represented ESA. This collaborative effort underscores continued international cooperation in space exploration endeavors. The mission highlights critical maintenance and upgrades performed at the station's exterior.