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Collins Aerospace Withdraws from NASA Spacesuit Contract

NASA faces new challenges as Collins Aerospace exits its spacesuit development program, citing delays and cost overruns.

  • Collins Aerospace and NASA mutually agreed to end the company's involvement in the spacesuit project for the ISS.
  • The decision follows reported delays and financial issues faced by Collins in meeting contract requirements.
  • NASA has experienced recent issues with its current aging spacesuits, halting two planned spacewalks.
  • Axiom Space continues to develop spacesuits for the Artemis lunar missions, now under increased pressure.
  • NASA has not yet announced plans to find a new partner to replace Collins in the spacesuit program.
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