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NASA Halts ISS Spacewalk Due to Spacesuit Discomfort

Astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick were set for a six-hour mission when the issue arose, prompting safety concerns.

  • The spacewalk was called off about an hour before it was scheduled to begin.
  • The exact cause of the spacesuit discomfort remains unclear.
  • NASA has scheduled the next spacewalks for June 24 and July 2.
  • The astronauts were to perform maintenance and collect microbial samples.
  • NASA's aging spacesuits have faced issues, and new designs are in development.
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