Official statements confirm that cosmonauts Oleg Artemiev and Denis Matveev have completed their spacewalk and returned safely to the International Space Station. The mission staff reported that both crew members are in good health and continuing to monitor the condition of their vehicle and suit systems after the EVA. The return to the ISS marks a successful conclusion to a demanding extravehicular activity that was essential for ongoing station operations and future tasks.
During the activity, several experiments and tasks were undertaken, but some investigations remained unfinished. Mission planners anticipate that those studies will be carried forward in upcoming spacewalks as part of the ongoing maintenance and research schedule for the European robotic arm ERA and related station infrastructure. The crew’s timeline originally outlined a six hour and forty four minute EVA window, with exact durations adjusted to accommodate real-time conditions and safety considerations.
Earlier communications from Roscosmos noted a tense moment when a power issue appeared with the spacesuit’s battery system. Artemiev returned to the airlock to assess the power supply and connect the suit to backup power, ensuring the astronaut stayed connected to life support and critical systems. Ground teams at the Mission Control Center promptly coordinated with the crew to secure the suit and verify health and safety status, keeping all personnel out of danger and maintaining a clear path for subsequent operations.
Throughout the mission, the 67th expedition crew remained under close supervision, with both Artemiev and Matveev working to advance the European remote manipulator ERA, preparing it for future operational tasks. This phase of work is part of a broader plan to expand the station’s robotic capabilities and enable more autonomous and efficient maintenance and research activities. The tasks were coordinated with international partners and supported by ground teams who ensured that all procedures met stringent safety and performance standards.
As the day progressed, mission planners, flight controllers, and crew members continued to review sensor data, power levels, and thermal conditions to ensure the EVA remained on track. The successful completion of this spacewalk demonstrates the resilience and adaptability of the crew, as well as the effectiveness of the ground support system that guides these complex operations. The station crew will now shift focus to post-EVA checks, system diagnostics, and the planning of the next sequence of tasks that will build on the work already accomplished in orbit.