ORLANDO, Fla. – A “spacesuit discomfort issue” canceled a planned spacewalk at the International Space Station for two NASA astronauts on Thursday.
NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick were set to work on science and maintenance for the 6-hour spacewalk, but at 6:25 a.m. — about an hour before the crew was anticipated to exit the Quest airlock — they took off their spacesuits.
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NASA did not immediately say what exactly the issue was. The space agency has since rescheduled the spacewalk for Monday, June 24, with another set for Tuesday, July 2.
Additional updates will be provided as they become available, according to NASA.
Due to a spacesuit discomfort issue, today's spacewalk with @NASA_Astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick at the @Space_Station will not be proceeding as scheduled. Visit our blog for updates as they become available: https://t.co/FRrjhINIvY pic.twitter.com/PyS2Q3JTgw
— NASA (@NASA) June 13, 2024
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