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.