the NASA It was announced that the following spacewalks will take place Postponed indefinitelyso engineers can better understand the source of the coolant leak. During a planned 6.5-hour spacewalk, astronaut Tracy Dyson reported a leak in her spacesuit while still in the airlock of the International Space Station (ISS). The release of ice particles interrupted the activity, although the astronauts were not in danger. NASA is currently investigating the source of the leak and evaluating next steps.

NASA’s EMU spacesuits, which have been in use since the 1980s, have repeatedly suffered from coolant leaks in recent years. Newer generations of spacesuits are currently in development, designed to improve flexibility and fit. However, recent launch delays and problems, including those of SpaceX, are further complicating space mission planning.