Jessica Meir

“I think it was where the cable got caught in between the shoulder MLI [multi-layer insulation] and the rotation [joint]. I don't think it was held up by anything but some friction,”

Jessica Meir · said 2026-09-01 · reported 2026-09-01

Meir explained the cause of Adenot's spacesuit mobility issue after inspecting and freeing a kinked cable near the shoulder joint.

“Today, we made one more step toward expanding the ISS power system, further sustaining our human presence in low Earth orbit, as we prepare to take those next steps,”

Jessica Meir · said 2026-08-06 · reported 2026-08-06

Meir summarized the day's spacewalk as progress toward expanding the ISS power system.

“One day, humans will visit Curiosity, propelled by the groundbreaking science, technology demonstrations and operations conducted here on the International Space Station for almost 26 years now.”

Jessica Meir · said 2026-08-06 · reported 2026-08-06

Meir reflected on the future of human exploration of Mars, enabled by work on the International Space Station.

“Anil, you can see the moon to the — well, I am not sure what way you're facing, but…,”

Jessica Meir · said 2026-08-06 · reported 2026-08-06

Meir pointed out the moon to Menon during a short break in the spacewalk.

“On this day in 2012, NASA's robotic rover Curiosity successfully landed on the surface of Mars with the goal of understanding if the planet could have fostered life. Curiosity achieved that goal within a year,”

Jessica Meir · said 2026-08-06 · reported 2026-08-06

Meir recalled the anniversary of NASA's Curiosity rover landing on Mars during her closing remarks of the spacewalk.

“I can see it, too!”

Jessica Meir · said 2026-08-06 · reported 2026-08-06

Meir confirmed she could also see the moon during the spacewalk.