# NASA Astronauts Complete 6.5-Hour Spacewalk Outside ISS

NASA astronauts conducted a scheduled 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station to perform maintenance and upgrades. The spacewalk allowed the crew to service external equipment and prepare for future operations. Such missions are routine but critical for keeping the ISS functional and safe.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c89n8940vq8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:49:48 GMT